UN Peacekeeper Sustains Minor Injuries in Southern Lebanon Incident
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UN Peacekeeper Injured in Southern Lebanon Amid Machine Gun Fire, Blaze Erupts
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News18•14-03-2026, 21:15
UN Peacekeeper Injured in Southern Lebanon Amid Machine Gun Fire, Blaze Erupts
•A UN peacekeeper sustained light injuries in southern Lebanon after apparent heavy machine gun fire sparked a blaze at a UNIFIL position near Mais al-Jabal.
•The peacekeeper was hurt while seeking shelter during the incident.
•UNIFIL spokeswoman Kandice Ardiel confirmed an investigation has been launched, emphasizing the obligation to ensure peacekeepers' safety.
•UN positions in southern Lebanon have been repeatedly hit during exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah.
•This incident follows another on March 6, where three peacekeepers were wounded at a UNIFIL base.
