Here’s the translation to American English:
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Yesterday, Israeli army drones fired four grenades near the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers, according to sources from the peacekeeping mission. The incident occurred while UNIFIL personnel were engaged in obstacle removal tasks that were hindering their access to one of their positions near the Blue Line, the border dividing Israel and Lebanon.
It was reported that one of the grenades landed less than 20 meters from UN personnel and vehicles, while the other three fell approximately 100 meters away. After the launches, the drones returned south of the Blue Line, prompting UNIFIL to express concern for the safety of its personnel.
UN spokesperson Stephan Dujarric described the incident as one of the most serious attacks on UNIFIL personnel since last November’s ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the peacekeeping forces. Dujarric emphasized that the UN Secretary-General considers any act that endangers peacekeepers as “completely unacceptable,” urging both sides to take responsibility for ensuring the safety of these forces and the inviolability of UN facilities.
Additionally, UNIFIL had informed the Israeli army about its operations in the area, specifically regarding road clearance work southeast of the village of Marwahin. Following the incident, the mission chose to suspend these activities for security reasons. In its statement, UNIFIL reaffirmed that any action posing a danger to peacekeeping forces is unacceptable and constitutes a serious violation of Resolution 1701 and international law. It was also highlighted that the Israeli army has a responsibility to ensure the safety of peacekeeping forces.
Moreover, the UN Security Council determined last week that UNIFIL will begin an orderly withdrawal of its personnel starting December 31, 2026, with the process expected to take a year. Established in March 1978, UNIFIL has played a stabilizing role in southern Lebanon, working alongside local armed forces and supporting communities affected by the conflict. Its mandate includes monitoring the cessation of hostilities and facilitating humanitarian access to civilian populations.
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Source: MiMub in Spanish
