Israel Fire At UN Peacekeepers Near Lebanon Border; Tensions Explode In Volatile Zone UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon reported that Israeli forces fired on their patrol, raising tensions along the volatile border. UNIFIL stated that an IDF Merkava tank targeted the patrol, calling it a serious ceasefire violation. Israel acknowledged the incident, claiming it was unintentional and caused by poor weather conditions misidentifying the UN personnel. No injuries were reported. Lebanon condemned the attack, accusing Israel of violating sovereignty and obstructing full army deployment in the south. The Israel-Lebanon border has remained tense for years, with frequent exchanges between Hezbollah and the IDF, further escalating after the 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict. Watch

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