According to officials, a UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed and one was seriously injured when a projectile exploded at their camp in southern Lebanon. UNIFIL reported that two Indonesian peacekeepers were killed on Monday after an explosion destroyed their vehicle near Bani Hayyan, wounding two others. The peacekeeping force said another Indonesian soldier was killed overnight Sunday into Monday when a projectile exploded near a UNIFIL position close to Adchit al-Qusayr, critically injuring another. UNIFIL is investigating the origin of the projectile and urging all parties to respect international laws.
Israel's military confirmed that its tank fire struck a UN position in southern Lebanon on March 6, injuring Ghanaian peacekeepers. A Western military source said an internal UN inquiry indicated Israel's responsibility for the attack on the UNIFIL position on March 6. The IDF said it mistakenly fired on UNIFIL personnel after misidentifying them as the source of anti-tank fire from Hezbollah, which had moderately wounded two Israeli soldiers. The IDF apologized to Ghana and the UN for the March 6 incident and disseminated findings to prevent recurrence.
UNIFIL is investigating where the projectile came from and urging all parties to respect international laws.
The headquarters of Ghana's peacekeeping battalion in southern Lebanon was hit by missile attacks, leaving two soldiers critically injured. Multiple reports indicate the UNIFIL base of the Ghanaian contingent in Kawsah was hit by two rockets on Friday, severely injuring three soldiers and burning down a building. According to Ghana's military, Ghana's UNIFIL battalion headquarters came under two missile attacks, with two soldiers critically injured and one other traumatised. Ghana's military added the officers' mess facility also got hit and has been burnt down completely. The Ghana Armed Forces said in a press release that four Ghanaian soldiers were injured following a missile attack on the headquarters of the Ghanaian battalion serving with UNIFIL in southern Lebanon, noting three of the soldiers sustained minor injuries, while one was critically wounded during the attack. The GAF stated the critically injured soldier has successfully undergone surgery and is responding well to treatment, and all four injured soldiers are currently in stable condition. The attack caused significant damage to the battalion’s facilities, as the accommodation of 14 officers was completely destroyed by fire following the strike, and the affected officers have since been re-kitted, re-accommodated, and provided with the necessary support.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun blamed Israel for the attack on the Ghanaian UNIFIL base. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the 'unforgivable attack' on the UN peacekeeping force. The Indonesian foreign ministry said Indonesia condemned the incidents and called for a thorough investigation. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated France demands a full investigation into the attacks and has called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the 'unforgivable attack' on the UN peacekeeping force.
UNIFIL is investigating the origin of the projectile and urging all parties to respect international laws. Israel's military has launched an investigation after three UN peacekeepers were killed in separate incidents in southern Lebanon. UNIFIL spokeswoman Kandice Ardiel said at a press conference that UNIFIL is investigating the incident.
According to multiple reports, a Polish soldier sustained minor injuries after a roadside device detonated near an Irish-Polish UNIFIL patrol on Sunday. UNIFIL reports being shot at multiple times today in southern Lebanon by armed groups, with shots coming as close as five meters from their personnel, and patrols returned fire in two of the shooting incidents. Lebanese media reported several members of the Ghanaian contingent serving with UNIFIL were wounded after an Israeli strike hit their position in southern Lebanon. Lebanon's National News Agency said a UNIFIL site in the town of Qouzah in the Bint Jbeil district was struck on Friday by Israel. UNIFIL reported amidst heavy firing this evening, three peacekeepers were injured inside their base in Qawzah in southern Lebanon, adding the most severely injured has been transferred to hospital in Beirut for treatment. Research indicates a UN peacekeeping base near the village of Mais al-Jabal in southern Lebanon came under fire, sparking a blaze that wounded one peacekeeper.
Amidst heavy firing this evening, three peacekeepers were injured inside their base in Qawzah in southern Lebanon.
Multiple reports indicate UN peacekeepers guided 83 evacuees from Alma al Shaab, a village in south Lebanon, to a church in Beirut. According to Sky News - World, residents of Alma al Shaab fled after the local UNIFIL commander said they could not protect them.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin said all Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon are safe and accounted for after attacks on UNIFIL. According to multiple reports, Irish soldiers helped evacuate wounded Ghanaian peacekeepers after an attack on a UNIFIL base. Multiple reports indicate 176 Austrian soldiers are stationed in Lebanon as part of UNIFIL, primarily for logistical tasks. Austrian Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner assured that Austrian troops in Lebanon are safe and not currently in danger. Austrian army spokesperson Michael Bauer said Austrian soldiers were not affected by the attack on the Ghanaian UNIFIL base.
The most severely injured has been transferred to hospital in Beirut for treatment.
Multiple reports indicate Hezbollah began firing rockets at Israel on Monday. According to Lebanese authorities, Israel has responded with extensive airstrikes in parts of Lebanon, killing over 200 people. French President Emmanuel Macron stated France is working with its partners to prevent the conflict from spreading further in the region.
The Ghana Armed Forces said the Ghanaian contingent remains resilient and committed to its peacekeeping duties, with the battalion in high spirits and morale remaining high. GAF expressed appreciation to the public for the solidarity and support shown to the troops serving abroad.
Two soldiers are critically injured, while one other has been traumatised.
Multiple reports indicate UNIFIL is scheduled to begin withdrawal from Lebanon on December 31, 2026. UNIFIL spokeswoman Kandice Ardiel said the situation in South Lebanon is precarious and volatile, not just for peacekeepers, but also for civilians.
The officers' mess facility also got hit and has been burnt down completely.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the unacceptable attack on UNIFIL after speaking with his Lebanese and Syrian counterparts.
France is working with its partners to prevent the conflict from spreading further in the region.