Lebanese and French UNIFIL soldiers, July 8, 2025, in the Sour region of southern Lebanon. (Credit; Matthieu Karam/L’Orient-Le Jour)
Israel's military said on Sunday it had not intended to shoot towards United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, saying its forces mistook them for "suspects" and fired warning shots.
"After a review, it was determined that the suspects were U.N. soldiers who were conducting a patrol in the area and were classified as suspects due to poor weather conditions," the Israeli military said in a statement, adding: "No deliberate fire was directed toward UNIFIL soldiers."
The Israeli army occupies the so-called "Tallet Hamames" position, on a hill near Khiam, in the Marjayoun district, as well as at least five other positions in Lebanese territory.
Israel's military said on Sunday it had not intended to shoot towards United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, saying its forces mistook them for "suspects" and fired warning shots.
"After a review, it was determined that the suspects were U.N. soldiers who were conducting a patrol in the area and were classified as suspects due to poor weather conditions," the Israeli military said in a statement, adding: "No deliberate fire was directed toward UNIFIL soldiers."
The Israeli army occupies the so-called "Tallet Hamames" position, on a hill near Khiam, in the Marjayoun district, as well as at least five other positions in Lebanese territory.
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