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UNIFIL Under Fire: Tensions Rise in Southern Lebanon

5/17/2025

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In a troubling escalation, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) faced direct fire from the Israeli military in southern Lebanon, the first incident since the November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah. UNIFIL condemned this aggression, underscoring the urgent need for safety and respect for its personnel as cross-border tensions persist.

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In a troubling escalation, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) faced direct fire from the Israeli military in southern Lebanon, the first incident since the November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah. UNIFIL condemned this aggression, underscoring the urgent need for safety and respect for its personnel as cross-border tensions persist.