The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) claims that Israeli drones dropped four grenades yesterday morning close to its observers who were working to clear roadblocks hindering access to a UN position.
“This is one of the most serious attacks on UNIFIL personnel and assets since the cessation of hostilities agreement of last November,” UNIFIL says in a statement.
One grenade allegedly impacted within 20 meters and three within approximately 100 meters of UN personnel and vehicles.
UNIFIL says the Israeli military had been informed in advance of the road clearance work in the area, southeast of the village of Marwahin.
Last week, the United Nations Security Council unanimously extended the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon until the end of 2026, after which a year-long orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal will commence, ending the force’s operations.
Established in 1978, UNIFIL patrols Lebanon’s southern border with Israel.
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