UN peacekeeping patrol comes under fire in southern Lebanon

On the evening of November 10, 2026, a patrol of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was targeted by gunfire near the village of Wadi Zilu in southern Lebanon. The peacekeeping force reported that an unidentified assailant fired approximately 12 shots at the soldiers. No injuries were sustained during the incident, and the peacekeepers returned fire, causing the attacker to flee the area.

UNIFIL condemned the act, stating that deliberate attacks against peacekeeping forces violate UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and international humanitarian law. While the identity of the perpetrator remains unclear, UNIFIL has formally called upon the Lebanese government to launch an immediate investigation to identify those responsible and ensure they are held accountable.

UNIFIL has been deployed in Lebanon since 1978, with its current mandate set to expire at the end of this year. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by the mission in the region, particularly near the Israel-Lebanon border area. Authorities are currently looking into the circumstances surrounding the attack.