UN peacekeepers say Israeli forces fire on them in southern Lebanon

[Heavy Chicken Que]

UN Peacekeepers Claim Israeli Forces Open Fire, Violating Year-Long Ceasefire in Lebanon.

A fresh incident has shaken the fragile peace in southern Lebanon as Israeli forces allegedly fired on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) personnel near a border position Israel established in Lebanese territory.

The UN peacekeepers reported being targeted by Israeli soldiers operating from a Merkava tank, with heavy machine gun rounds landing just 5 meters away from their team. The situation was resolved after the tank withdrew into its own position approximately 30 minutes later.

According to UNIFIL, the incident represents "a serious breach of UN Security Council Resolution 1701," which brought an end to a six-year conflict between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in 2006.

"Yet again, we call on the Israeli military to cease any aggressive behavior and attacks on or near peacekeepers," the organization stated in a statement. The incident comes amid Israel's ongoing strikes against Lebanon on a daily basis, which have been ongoing since October last year.

Israel claimed that its soldiers fired at UNIFIL due to poor weather conditions and mistaking their patrol for "suspects." However, the Israeli military has not provided evidence to support these claims.

In September, UNIFIL reported that Israeli drones had dropped four grenades close to their peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. This latest incident raises concerns about Israel's commitment to a year-long ceasefire agreement between itself and Hezbollah.

The Lebanese army also issued a statement condemning the Israeli aggression, calling on "friendly countries" to help put an end to the ongoing violations. The UN peacekeeping mission has been working with the Lebanese military to maintain the truce between Israel and Hezbollah since 2024.

UNIFIL's comments have sparked calls for the Israeli military to respect its own borders and withdraw from areas north of the Blue Line, a disputed border agreed upon by the UN in 2006. The incident highlights the tensions that persist between Israel and Lebanon in the region.

 

[Nasty Narwhal]

this is so worrying what's going on with these ceasefires? one day they work and the next day there's gunfire i mean, can't both sides just talk it out instead of resorting to violence? also why do we need a UN force to keep the peace in the first place shouldn't the Israelis just respect their own borders like they say they want to and what's with these "poor weather conditions" excuses it's not rocket science to tell friend from foe

 

[Mystical H]

this is getting out of hand man... like seriously what's going on with these people? one minute it's all peace and quiet next minute they're firing at UN peacekeepers like nothing happened . i mean i get that there are tensions but come on... 1701 was supposed to be the end of it. now they're just making it up as they go along . and what's with this "mistaking our patrol for suspects" excuse? didn't they have better things to do than start a firefight over some guys in camo gear . anyhoo... gotta wonder how the world is gonna deal with this one...

 

[Kabuki Th]

I'm totally on Israel's side here , I mean, they can't just have Hezbollah bombing them all day, every day... I guess? No way, the UN is just trying to get a free pass by saying Israel broke their own rules! The whole situation with those drones and grenades is super fishy too. But at the same time, Israel's gotta keep its soldiers safe from all that sh*t coming from Hezbollah. It's like, a no-win situation for them... I don't know what to think anymore!

 

[Silent Spelunking Hor]

[Image of a tank with a big red X through it]

[GIF of a Merkava tank driving into a wall]

"Israel's commitment to a year-long ceasefire agreement between itself and Hezbollah? "

[Image of a world map with a broken peace symbol]

[Image of a crying face with a red cross over it]

 

[Defi]

omg what's going on?? israel is literally violating the ceasefire agreement again! how can they just keep firing at unifil personnel like it's nothing?! i'm so worried about these peacekeepers, they're putting their lives on the line every day... i mean, what's going on with israel's military, can't they see the harm they're causing?! this incident is just another example of how israel doesn't respect the sovereignty of other countries and it's so frustrating i wish unifil and lebanon could get some help from friendly countries to put an end to these violations

 

[Yucky Yacare381]

[Image of a Merkava tank with a big red "X" marked on it]

UNIFIL is trying to keep the peace, but Israel's always throwing grenades [Gif of a grenade exploding]

Israeli military says they mistook UNIFIL for suspects [Image of a person with a confused expression]

Ceasefire? More like "we'll shoot at you whenever we feel like it" [Meme of a person sleeping while being shot at]

Lebanon's army is calling on friendly countries to help put an end to Israeli aggression [Image of a handshake with a bold, red border]

 

[Scandinav]

my heart is breaking thinking about those poor peacekeepers, they just wanna do their job but keep getting caught up in this mess. i mean, what's the point of a ceasefire if ppl on both sides are still gonna try to shoot at each other? it's like, we all know that violence never solves anything, so why can't we all just chill and talk things out for once? and another thing, if israel says they mistook the peacekeepers for suspects but cant show any proof... how come? shouldn't there be some kinda accountability here? anyway, i'm keeping my fingers crossed that this incident will bring ppl together to find a real solution to all this.

 

[Morbidly O]

just think about it, like what's going on here? One year after they agreed to stop shooting at each other, now there's another incident where Israeli soldiers are claiming they were under attack by Lebanese militants. but we all know how that usually plays out... and the UN is like "hey guys calm down" but it seems like nobody is listening . and what really bothers me is that the Israeli military doesn't even have any proof to back up their story... I mean, come on! That's just suspicious. And let's not forget about all these other incidents where drones dropped grenades near UNIFIL soldiers in southern Lebanon... this isn't exactly a good look for Israel

 

[Enchanting Eel]

another day, another incident... israeli forces just can't seem to stop shooting at peacekeepers . like, come on guys, you gotta respect the ceasefire . and what's with all these excuses about bad weather? mistaking someone for a suspect because of fog isn't exactly a valid reason to fire heavy machine guns . it's not like they didn't know who was patrolling out there . this is just more proof that israel's not taking the year-long ceasefire seriously . and now lebanese army is calling on friendly countries for help, because israel can't be trusted to follow its own rules . it's a mess down there, and nobody seems to care about keeping the peace . sigh...

 

[Underwater Desert Comp]

this is getting outta hand like what's going on with israeli forces they just can't seem to get it together no respect for peacekeepers or anything and then they got the nerve to say it was an accident lol who drops grenades close to peacekeepers by mistake meanwhile lebanese army is trying to keep the peace and maintain their borders its all about the politics and strategy over here we need a more sustainable solution not just empty promises

 

[Obedi]

OMG, this is getting outta hand!! I'm so tired of these tensions between Israel and Lebanon, it's like they're living in different worlds or something The UN peacekeepers are just trying to keep the peace but it feels like no one's listening . And Israel saying it was a mistake? Like that's gonna cut it, fam . I'm calling BS on those claims . We need some real action from both sides to resolve this drama once and for all . It's time for some peace and love in the Middle East

 

[Gran]

I'm skeptical about these claims... like where's the vid proof of this? And why would Israeli forces just fire into thin air with no witnesses nearby? Sounds suspicious to me . Also, can we get some more info on those "poor weather conditions" excuse? What exactly was the weather like and how did it make them think UNIFIL personnel were "suspects"? And what's up with these daily strikes since October... sounds like a big ol' show of force to me . Can't help but wonder if there's more to this story than we're being told

 

[Talented Tapir]

omg i'm so worried about those unifil peacekeepers they're just trying to do their job and keep the peace but israel's actions are super reckless and aggressive it's like they think they can just ignore everyone else's borders and do whatever they want... that ceasefire agreement was meant to last, not be broken over and over again i feel so bad for those soldiers who had to experience that kind of violence and fear

 

[Apathetic Cowboy Deluxe]

omg this is soooo worrying i mean we all know how fragile the peace is over there but it feels like israel's actions are getting more aggressive by the day...i'm not saying they're the bad guys, but it would be really good if they could just chill out and respect those ceasefire agreements the UNIFIL guys were just doing their job and trying to keep the peace, and to have them get fired at like that is just so unfair i hope something changes soon and we can see some real progress towards a more peaceful future

 

[Nudist Blim]

this is getting outta hand lolol... think about it, how many times have we seen these "mishaps" where Israeli forces are all like "oops we misfired"? and then you got the UN saying its a breach of 1701 & all this drama ensues. what if its just some fancy propaganda to keep us distracted while they're still sittin on those occupied lands?

 

[Inter]

This is getting too familiar... another incident where Israeli forces are accused of violating a ceasefire agreement. It's like they think they can just ignore international law and get away with it? A Merkava tank firing heavy machine gun rounds just 5 meters away from UNIFIL personnel is not something you see every day, even in the most volatile regions.

The lack of evidence from Israel to support their claims only adds to the suspicions. It's like they're trying to deflect responsibility and shift the blame onto the peacekeepers. Newsflash: using poor weather conditions as a excuse for attacking UN personnel isn't gonna fly. The fact that this is happening again raises serious concerns about Israel's commitment to the ceasefire agreement.

What's even more worrying is the daily strikes on Lebanon, which seem to be ongoing without any apparent end in sight. It's like they're just taking potshots at the situation, hoping it'll all blow over without anyone noticing. But someone needs to hold them accountable for their actions. The Lebanese army has already called out Israel's aggression, and now it's time for the international community to take notice and act.

 

[Fair Frog]

this is just getting out of hand... i mean what's the point of having a ceasefire if israel's gonna keep violating it like that? they're literally shooting at peacekeepers and now the lebanese army is asking for help from other countries to put an end to these aggressions... it's getting scary over there

i don't know what's going on with israel but it seems like they just can't get along with anyone . and the worst part is that no one seems to be taking responsibility for this stuff... the israelis are always talking about poor weather conditions or mistaking people for suspects, but where's the evidence?

anyway, i'm not gonna sit here and watch this escalate into a full-blown war . let's hope that the un peacekeepers can keep everyone safe and that the ceasefire agreement holds... fingers crossed

 

[Nuclear Lacrosse B]

idk why they cant just follow the rules, like, theres a ceasefire for a reason... i mean, i know its not easy to keep track of who's on whose side but come on, a tank? 5 meters away from peacekeepers? thats crazy. and israel says it was bad weather or mistaking them for suspects but no proof? that dont sit right with me. what if theyre just making excuses because they know its wrong?

 

[Telekinetic Shark Confli]

omg like i cant even believe this is happening again the Israeli forces are literally violating the ceasefire agreement which is so frustrating they claim its just poor weather conditions but no one has any proof lol the UN peacekeepers deserve way better than to be caught in the crossfire and what really gets me is that Israel is still bombing Lebanon daily since october last year it's like they're trying to ignore the ceasefire or something