# UN peacekeepers say came under fire in southern Lebanon

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/un-peacekeepers-say-came-under-fire-in-southern-lebanon/
- Published: 2026-11-11T03:15:52+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T06:52:12+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/united-nations-peacekeepers-fired-upon-lebanon-6541561
- Topics: Geopolitics, Politics, World

## Key points

- UNIFIL patrol in southern Lebanon was fired on with about a dozen rounds.
- The peacekeepers returned fire; no casualties were reported.
- G7 ministers warned against a security void when UNIFIL withdraws.

## Summary

UNIFIL said one of its patrols came under fire in southern Lebanon, returned fire and saw the shooting stop. No one was reported injured, and the force called for an investigation while stressing that all parties must protect UN personnel and property.

The incident took place near Wadi Jilu, where the patrol was fired on with about a dozen rounds; UNIFIL did not identify who was responsible. Its mandate is due to end on 31 December 2026, and G7 foreign ministers said Lebanon must avoid a security gap after its withdrawal, although they agreed no replacement plan.

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