• Israeli drone and tank fire targeted a UNIFIL patrol in southern Lebanon.
• The UN and France condemned the actions, citing violations of international law.
• No injuries reported, but concerns over peacekeeper safety have heightened.

Recent attacks by Israel have targeted the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), with a drone and tank fire aimed at a patrol located near Kfar Kila. UNIFIL stated that these assaults, which include an Israeli drone dropping a grenade in the vicinity of their forces, indicate a blatant disregard for the safety and security of peacekeepers mandated to operate under Security Council Resolution 1701, according to aa.

The UN expressed significant concern over the escalated tensions, with spokesperson Stephane Dujarric labeling the incident as "very, very dangerous" and emphasizing the unacceptability of actions that endanger peacekeeping personnel. He noted that although there was no physical damage or injuries reported, the incident has worsened the already volatile situation along the Israel-Lebanon border, as per aljazeera and aa.

France’s Foreign Ministry has also condemned these actions, reinforcing the notion that Israel's military activity violates both Lebanese sovereignty and the ceasefire that was established in November 2024. France called for enhanced protection of UN personnel and compliance with international law, stressing the importance of maintaining peace under the terms agreed upon by all parties involved, according to aa and bbc.

While the ceasefire stipulates that Israeli forces should withdraw from southern Lebanon, they have only partially complied and continue to conduct operations in the area suspected of targeting Hezbollah. The situation remains complex, with diplomatic efforts ongoing to stabilize peace in the region amidst reports of ongoing attacks and negotiations to disarm militant groups, as previously noted by aa and bbc.