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UN Peacekeepers Defend Against Israeli Drones Near Border

2/4/2026

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UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that its peacekeepers took defensive measures against two drones near the Israel-Lebanon border on an unspecified date.
One drone dropped a stun grenade, which exploded fifty meters away without causing injuries.
UNIFIL claims the drones belonged to Israel and criticized the Israeli military for violating the ceasefire.
This incident follows previous complaints about Israeli military actions disrupting UNIFIL operations.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have not commented on these incidents, and UNIFIL's mandate is set to expire at the end of 2023.

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UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that its peacekeepers took defensive measures against two drones near the Israel-Lebanon border on an unspecified date.
One drone dropped a stun grenade, which exploded fifty meters away without causing injuries.
UNIFIL claims the drones belonged to Israel and criticized the Israeli military for violating the ceasefire.
This incident follows previous complaints about Israeli military actions disrupting UNIFIL operations.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have not commented on these incidents, and UNIFIL's mandate is set to expire at the end of 2023.