The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) says Israeli drones have dropped four grenades close to its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon near the border with Israel.
“This is one of the most serious attacks on UNIFIL personnel and assets since the cessation of hostilities agreement of last November,” UNIFIL said in a statement on Wednesday.
“One grenade impacted within 20 metres [22 yards] and three within approximately 100 metres [110 yards] of UN personnel and vehicles.”
“Any actions endangering UN peacekeepers and assets, and interference with their mandated tasks are unacceptable and a serious violation of Resolution 1701 and international law,” UNIFIL said, referring to the resolution adopted at the end of a 2006 war to stop hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
The Israeli military said it did not intentionally target the peacekeepers but dropped several sonic bombs near a suspect in a border area without providing evidence. It added that contact was made with the peacekeeping force and it explained details of what had happened.
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