UNIFIL warns Israel, Hezbollah that attacks near its positions could risk return fire

A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy drives near the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on March 23, 2026. (Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)
A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy drives near the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on March 23, 2026. (Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon says attacks by Israel and Hezbollah near its positions “could potentially draw return fire.”

In a statement, UNIFIL says it is “extremely concerned” about attacks from both sides “carried out from near our positions, which could potentially draw return fire.”

It urges them to “put down their weapons and work seriously toward a ceasefire.”

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