Syria Uproar over UN mission in Lebanon - attack on patrol
In Lebanon, soldiers from the UN peacekeeping force Unifil have been attacked by unknown persons. A group "in civilian clothing" attacked the blue helmets with stones, among other things, Unifil announced. One soldier was hit, but there were no injuries.
10.06.2025, 15:31
10.06.2025, 15:32
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The soldiers responded to the attack with "non-lethal" means and were able to calm the situation, it added. The patrol in question was part of a previously coordinated operation with the Lebanese army. According to security circles, the attackers are said to be supporters of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah.
Unifil's main mission is to reduce tensions between Israel and Hezbollah along the so-called Blue Line - the border between Israel and Lebanon. The peacekeepers are to support the Lebanese armed forces and ensure free access for the Lebanese army in the south, where Hezbollah controlled territories.
Reports: Israel and USA want to end Unifil mission
There had previously been reports that Israel and its ally, the USA, wanted to work together to end the UN mission in southern Lebanon. This led to incidents with UN patrols in the Lebanese border area with Israel on Monday.
Unifil rejected the reports. There is a lot of speculation at the moment, a spokesman told the German Press Agency. One had to be very careful with imprecise information.
Unifil's mandate in southern Lebanon is renewed annually by the United Nations Security Council, with the next vote expected in August. Although Israel is not a member of the UN Security Council, the USA - as one of Israel's most important allies - is a permanent member. A US veto on the extension could block the mandate.
Around 10,000 soldiers from more than 40 countries are involved in the international UN mission, which has been monitoring the border area between Israel and Lebanon since 1978.
