UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon Face Escalating Attacks Amid Tensions
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UNIFIL peacekeepers were fired upon during a patrol in southern Lebanon, highlighting the ongoing dangers they face in the region. The incident involved French and Finnish peacekeepers who were initially blocked by armed individuals before being shot at 40 times from behind. Although no injuries were reported, the attack is suspected to involve non-state actors possibly linked to Hezbollah or Iran-affiliated militias. UNIFIL condemned the attack as a violation of international laws and resolution 1701, emphasizing the perilous conditions under which peacekeepers operate.
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