UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon shoots down Israeli drone
Summary
The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, called Unifil, shot down an Israeli drone that flew over its patrol near Kfar Kila. The UN described the drone as acting aggressively, while Israel said it was on a routine mission. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon despite a ceasefire in place since last November.Key Facts
- The UN force in Lebanon, Unifil, shot down an Israeli drone on Sunday.
- Unifil claimed the drone flew aggressively near Kfar Kila.
- The Israeli military stated the drone was on a routine intelligence mission.
- After the drone was shot down, an Israeli grenade was dropped in the area by another drone.
- Israel fired a tank shot towards UN peacekeepers, causing no injuries or damage.
- There is a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah since November, but tensions remain high.
- UN and Lebanese government claim Israeli actions violate Lebanon's sovereignty.
- Unifil has been in southern Lebanon since 1978 and plans to begin withdrawing in 2026.
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