UNIFIL Decries Deadly Attack on Peacekeepers in Lebanon

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) condemned an attack on its peacekeepers, resulting in one death and three injuries. The incident involved small-arms fire from alleged Hezbollah non-state actors during ordnance clearance in southern Lebanon. An investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances of the attack.

UNIFIL on Saturday condemned an attack on its peacekeepers, terming it a "deliberate attack on peacekeepers" following the fatal shooting of one peacekeeper and the injury of three others. The peacekeepers were engaged in clearing explosive ordnance in southern Lebanon when the assault occurred.

UNIFIL has initiated an investigation to uncover the details surrounding this tragic incident. Preliminary assessments suggest that the gunfire originated from non-state actors, reportedly from Hezbollah, according to UNIFIL's statement.

The incident underscores the volatile security environment in the region, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by international peacekeeping forces in volatile conflict zones.

(With inputs from agencies.)