Unifil slams attack on peacekeepers

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) said yesterday that Israeli drones dropped four grenades near peacekeepers in “one of the most serious attacks” on its personnel since a November ceasefire.

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The truce ended more than a year of hostilities and two months of open war between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, but the United Nations has reported several attacks on its positions in south Lebanon since.

“Yesterday morning, Israel Defence Forces drones dropped four grenades close to Unifil peacekeepers working to clear roadblocks hindering access to a UN position,’ the force said, referring to the Israeli military.

“One grenade impacted within 20 metres and three within approximately 100 metres of UN personnel and vehicles,’ it added.

The Israeli army did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment.