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Israeli Drone Incident Near UN Peacekeepers Sparks Tensions

1/17/2026

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said an Israeli drone dropped a grenade near its peacekeepers during a patrol near Odaisseh in southern Lebanon.
UNIFIL said the grenade landed about 30 meters from its personnel after locals warned of an explosive device, and it requested a halt to firing.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) countered that the drone targeted Hezbollah operatives and that the munition landed 370 meters away from UNIFIL, disputing UNIFIL's account.

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said an Israeli drone dropped a grenade near its peacekeepers during a patrol near Odaisseh in southern Lebanon.
UNIFIL said the grenade landed about 30 meters from its personnel after locals warned of an explosive device, and it requested a halt to firing.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) countered that the drone targeted Hezbollah operatives and that the munition landed 370 meters away from UNIFIL, disputing UNIFIL's account.