UNIFIL announces Israeli fire targeting of its forces

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) confirmed that its forces were fired upon by an Israeli Merkava tank inside Lebanese territory.

UNIFIL announces Israeli fire targeting of its forces
16 November, 2025   19:00

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) revealed in a statement that its forces were fired upon this morning inside Lebanese territory.

UNIFIL stated: "This morning, an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Merkava tank fired on UNIFIL peacekeepers near an Israeli position inside Lebanese territory."

It added: "Heavy machine gun fire struck peacekeepers at a distance of approximately five meters. The soldiers were on foot and were forced to take cover in the area."

It continued: "The peacekeepers requested the IDF to cease fire and were able to withdraw safely after thirty minutes when the Merkava tank withdrew into the Israeli army position." She emphasized that this incident constitutes a serious violation of Security Council Resolution 1701. UNIFIL appealed to the Israeli army to cease all acts of aggression or attacks targeting or near its peacekeeping forces, which are working to support efforts to restore stability to the region.

ANHA