Israeli Army Fire Disrupts UN Peacekeepers' Patrol in Southern Lebanon

A patrol of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was hit by Israeli army gunfire near the Aytaroun village in southern Lebanon. No peacekeepers were injured, but the vehicle was damaged. Tensions have been escalating along the border between Lebanon and Israel, with intermittent exchange of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. The incident occurred during a period of relative calm along the Blue Line, which marks the UN-set withdrawal line for Israeli forces from Lebanon. UNIFIL condemned the attack and called on the parties to protect peacekeepers and avoid unnecessary risks.