Israeli drones drop grenades near UN Interim Force

3/9/2025 17:44

The U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon

(UNIFIL) said that Israeli drones dropped four grenades close to

peacekeepers who were working to clear roadblocks hindering

access to a U.N. position on Tuesday morning.



"This is one of the most serious attacks on UNIFIL personnel

and assets since the cessation of hostilities agreement of last

November," the UNIFIL said in a statement on Wednesday.



One grenade impacted within 20 metres and three within

approximately 100 metres of UN personnel and vehicles.



The UNIFIL said that the Israeli military had been

informed in advance of UNIFIL's road clearance work in the area,

southeast of the village of Marwahin.



Last week, the United Nations Security Council

unanimously



extended



the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon until the end of 2026,

after which a year-long orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal

will commence.



Established in 1978, UNIFIL patrols Lebanon's southern

border with Israel.