BEIRUT, November 11. /TASS/. Peacekeepers of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were attacked while patrolling the border with Israel.
UNIFIL press service said the incident occurred near the southern Lebanese settlement of Wadi Jilu.
"A routine UNIFIL patrol near Wadi Jilu was fired upon with about a dozen rounds. After identifying a muzzle flash, the patrol returned fire. The shooter stopped firing. No peacekeepers were injured," the report says.
UNIFIL urged all parties to comply with their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property.
"Deliberate attacks on peacekeepers are violations of Security Council resolution 1701 and international humanitarian law. UNIFIL calls on the Government of Lebanon to swiftly initiate an investigation to identify and hold the perpetrators accountable," the statement reads.
UNIFIL, whose mandate expires on December 31, 2026, comprises 7,500 servicemen from 46 countries.