BEIRUT, 05 Feb. - (ANA) - UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have reported what they described as “unacceptable” behaviour by Israeli forces during a routine patrol near Kfar Kila.

 

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said two Israeli drones hovered in an aggressive manner above its peacekeepers before dropping a stun grenade around 50 metres (164 feet) from the patrol.

 

“Fortunately, no one was hurt, and the patrol continued,” UNIFIL said in a statement, adding that the incident occurred earlier on Tuesday and involved a crossing of the Blue Line in violation of Security Council resolution 1701.

 

“Such use of armed drones is unacceptable. We reiterate to the [Israeli army] its obligation to respect the Blue Line, ensure the safety of peacekeepers, and cease attacks on or near them,” the statement said.

 

UNIFIL said the incident breached resolution 1701 and international law, warning that such actions obstruct peacekeepers’ Security Council-mandated duties and threaten efforts to restore stability along the Blue Line.   - (ANA) -

 

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