Three United Nations observers and a translator were injured by shelling in Rmeish, southern Lebanon, according to the UN peacekeeping mission. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions along the unofficial Israel-Lebanon border.
Lebanon’s state news agency attributed the explosion to an Israeli drone strike, but the Israeli military denied any involvement. The wounded individuals are receiving medical treatment, with Unifil, the UN mission, launching an investigation into the incident’s cause.
This attack on peacekeepers is deemed “unacceptable” by Unifil, as locations deeper inside Lebanon are increasingly targeted, raising concerns of a broader conflict. The nationality and condition of the observers have not been disclosed, while the Lebanese translator is reportedly in stable condition.
Recent hostilities along the Israel-Lebanon border have resulted in casualties on both sides, with targeted shelling extending beyond the UN-demarcated Blue Line. Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants engage in frequent exchanges across the border, escalating tensions in the region.
In response to the deteriorating situation, Israel’s Defence Minister announced an intensified campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, pledging to pursue the militant group wherever they are found. Meanwhile, US pressure mounts on Israel to halt a planned ground offensive in Gaza, where civilian casualties and humanitarian crises persist.
The incident in Rmeish adds to the ongoing conflict between Israel and militant groups in the region, emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions and international intervention to prevent further escalations of violence.
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