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UNIFIL Condemns Israeli Fire After Peacekeeper Injured

12/27/2025

Summary

Story summary

On December 26, 2025, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that Israeli gunfire injured a peacekeeper in southern Lebanon.
The first incident involved heavy machine-gun fire near Bastarra after a grenade explosion, resulting in a minor ear concussion for the peacekeeper.
The second incident occurred in Kfarchouba, where a patrol faced close-range fire from Israeli positions.
UNIFIL condemned these actions as violations of Security Council Resolution 1701 and urged the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to cease aggressive behavior.
The IDF has not commented on these incidents.

History

Historical Context

In 2006, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1701 to end the Lebanon War, mandating the deployment of up to 15,000 UNIFIL peacekeepers to monitor the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Despite these efforts, ongoing violations, including recent Israeli gunfire injuring a peacekeeper, underscore the persistent tensions and challenges facing international peacekeeping in the region.

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Story summary

On December 26, 2025, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that Israeli gunfire injured a peacekeeper in southern Lebanon.
The first incident involved heavy machine-gun fire near Bastarra after a grenade explosion, resulting in a minor ear concussion for the peacekeeper.
The second incident occurred in Kfarchouba, where a patrol faced close-range fire from Israeli positions.
UNIFIL condemned these actions as violations of Security Council Resolution 1701 and urged the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to cease aggressive behavior.
The IDF has not commented on these incidents.

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