UN peacekeepers in Lebanon say base hit by rocket fire, no injuries

15 October 2023, 7:37 pm

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An armored vehicle of the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is stationed near a border point in Lebanon's Khiyam plain, opposite the northern Israeli town of Metula (background) on October 11, 2023. (Photo by Joseph EID / AFP)

UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon say their base was hit by rocket fire but there are no injuries.

“Our headquarters in Naqoura was hit with a rocket and we are working to verify from where. Our peacekeepers were not in shelters at the time. Fortunately, no one was hurt,” UNIFIL says.

Hamas said it fired 20 rockets toward Israel in that area. The IDF says nine rockets crossed into Israel, five were intercepted and four fell in open areas.

“We continue to actively engage with authorities on both sides of the Blue Line to de-escalate the situation, but regrettably despite our efforts military escalation continues. We urge all the parties involved to cease fire and allow us, as peacekeepers, to help find solutions,” UNIFIL says.