A United Nations peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon came under fire overnight after mortar shells landed inside a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) site in the Dibbine area.
The incident resulted in the death of one UN personnel member and left two others injured, according to initial reports.
The attack has raised renewed concerns about the safety of international peacekeepers operating along the volatile border region.
Casualties Reported Among Peacekeeping Personnel
UNIFIL confirmed that the impact of the mortar shells caused fatal injuries to one member of its staff, while two additional personnel sustained injuries of varying severity.
Medical teams were reportedly dispatched to the site shortly after the strike.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims, pending notification of families and further internal procedures.
Trajectory Analysis Points to Launch Origin
Preliminary assessments of the mortar trajectory suggest that the rounds were fired from a direction associated with Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, according to officials familiar with the examination.
The analysis is based on the angle and impact pattern of the shells, which investigators say helped narrow down the likely origin of the launch.
However, no independent verification has yet been made public.
Hezbollah Cited in Early Assessments
While no formal statement assigning responsibility has been universally confirmed, initial findings referenced in security assessments indicate Hezbollah may have been behind the mortar fire.
The group has not issued a detailed response regarding the specific incident at the UNIFIL position in Dibbine at the time of reporting.
Heightened Tensions Along the Lebanon Border
The incident comes amid already elevated tensions in southern Lebanon, where sporadic cross-border exchanges and military activity have continued to raise concerns among international observers.
UNIFIL has repeatedly warned that escalating hostilities in the region pose significant risks to peacekeeping operations and civilian safety, urging all parties to avoid actions that endanger international personnel.
