"UN Peacekeeping Mission: Observers and Translator Wounded in South Lebanon Blast"

Three U.N. technical observers and a translator were wounded in southern Lebanon near the border town of Rmeish, with the U.N. peacekeeping mission stating that the incident was caused by an explosion. While two security sources claim it was the result of an Israeli strike, the Israeli military denies hitting a vehicle belonging to UNIFIL. UNIFIL is investigating the origin of the explosion and has not attributed it to Israel, emphasizing the need for all actors to protect non-combatants and cease heavy exchanges of fire. The incident comes amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Lebanon, with recent deadly airstrikes and rocket attacks, as well as previous incidents involving UNIFIL patrols and journalists.