UN peacekeepers in Lebanon sounded alarms this weekend after Israeli military tanks reportedly damaged their base’s main gate and entered the compound. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) stated that two Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Merkava tanks forced entry around 4:30 a.m. Sunday while personnel sheltered safely.
\"This serious violation jeopardizes the safety of our teams and undermines stability,\" UNIFIL said in a social media post, urging de-escalation. The incident adds fuel to rising tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border, where cross-border skirmishes have intensified in recent months.
Analysts warn such actions could strain fragile peacekeeping efforts. \"Respecting mission boundaries is key to preventing unintended escalation,\" said Beirut-based security expert Rami Haddad. UNIFIL has operated in southern Lebanon since 1978 to monitor ceasefires and support humanitarian aid.
No injuries were reported, but the clash highlights growing friction in a region already on edge. Stay tuned for updates as investigations unfold.
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) stated that two Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Merkava tanks forced entry around 4:30 a.m. Sunday while personnel sheltered safely.
\"This serious violation jeopardizes the safety of our teams and undermines stability,\" UNIFIL said in a social media post, urging de-escalation. The incident adds fuel to rising tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border, where cross-border skirmishes have intensified in recent months.
\"Respecting mission boundaries is key to preventing unintended escalation,\" said Beirut-based security expert Rami Haddad. UNIFIL has operated in southern Lebanon since 1978 to monitor ceasefires and support humanitarian aid.
