Peacekeeper wounded in Israeli drone attack on UNIFIL position in Southern Lebanon

Peacekeeper Wounded in Israeli Drone Attack on UNIFIL Position

An Israeli drone dropped an explosive device near a UNIFIL position in southern Lebanon, wounding one peacekeeper.

The incident occurred in the town of Kfarkela, where UNIFIL peacekeepers were stationed. According to UNIFIL, the attack involved the dropping of an explosive device near peacekeepers, marking the second such incident this month.

UNIFIL reported that its peacekeepers had observed two drones flying over the area shortly before the explosion. The attack is considered a serious breach of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, showing disregard for the safety of UN personnel.

The attack represents a serious breach of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and shows a troubling disregard for the safety of UN personnel performing their mandated duties.

Author's summary: Israeli drone attack wounds UN peacekeeper in Lebanon.

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Gulf Times Gulf Times — 2025-10-12