UN Peacekeepers Targeted by Israeli Drone Grenade Attacks Near Lebanon Border: An Unacceptable Breach of International Law

In a troubling escalation along the volatile Israel-Lebanon frontier, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers narrowly escaped a drone attack by Israeli forces that targeted them with four grenade-like explosives. This brazen assault took place while UN personnel were performing routine duties to clear roadblocks obstructing access to strategic positions near the so-called Blue Line—the unofficial border separating Israel and Lebanon.This incident is not merely another headline; it represents a serious breach of international protocols designed to protect those who risk their safety for peace enforcement. According to UNIFIL’s official statement, one grenade detonated less than 20 meters...