An armoured vehicle of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrols the southern Lebanese border area of Marjayoun on August 8, 2024, amid ongoing cross-border clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters. (Photo: AFP)
BEIRUT — Three peacekeepers on patrol
were "lightly injured" when an explosion occurred near their
clearly marked U.N. vehicle in the village of Yarine in southern
Lebanon, UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said on Sunday.
"All peacekeepers in the patrol returned safely to their base," the spokesperson said, without giving further details of the nature of the explosion.
"We are looking into the incident. We are strongly reminding all parties and actors of their responsibility to avoid harm to peacekeepers and civilians."
were "lightly injured" when an explosion occurred near their
clearly marked U.N. vehicle in the village of Yarine in southern
Lebanon, UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said on Sunday.
"All peacekeepers in the patrol returned safely to their
base," the spokesperson said, without giving further details of
the nature of the...