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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

Lebanon condemns attack on UNIFIL French contingent in southern Lebanon

Apr 18, 2026 11:57 AM CT South Lebanon UNIFIL,Lebanon,France,proxy-warfare,southern-lebanon

Summary

Lebanon has condemned an attack targeting the French contingent of UNIFIL in southern Lebanon, pledging to hold those responsible accountable. This incident highlights the continued volatility in the Lebanon-Israel border region and the risks faced by international peacekeeping forces amidst ongoing proxy tensions. While the specific perpetrator is not identified in the report, the event underscores the fragile security environment involving Hezbollah and Israeli forces.

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Lebanon condemns attack on Unifil forces, vows accountability Lebanon has condemned an attack on UN peacekeepers in the country’s south, pledging to pursue those responsible. The Lebanese Foreign Ministry said the incident targeted the French contingent of the United Nations Interim Force in Leba...

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