Israel Confirms Firing on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon Amid Rising Regional Tensions

In a striking admission that underscores the volatile security environment along Israel's northern border, the Israeli military acknowledged it mistakenly opened fire on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) personnel during a patrol. Citing "poor weather conditions" as the cause for misidentification, Israeli officials confirmed that what they perceived as suspected threats were actually UN peacekeepers performing their duties. This incident is more than a regrettable error; it exposes deep fissures in enforcing international peace agreements designed to stabilize a region critical to American national security. The UNIFIL mission, tasked with maintaining order following the 2006 conflict between Israel...