An Israeli patrol abducted a shepherd (Maher H.) on Saturday from the Ain al-Khokh area on the outskirts of Shebaa and transported him into the occupied territories, according to local sources.
The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported that two civilians were injured when an Israeli army drone dropped an explosive device near a group of people in the town of Hula.
The National News Agency also reported that Israeli reconnaissance drones were observed flying over the areas of Zahrani, Aaqbiyeh, and Baysariyeh.
Meanwhile, as part of ongoing efforts to monitor the situation in southern Lebanon and address repeated Israeli violations, a unit of the Lebanese Army, in coordination with UNIFIL, removed several earth mounds and reopened roads in the outskirts of Mayss El Jabal, in the district of Marjaayoun, which had previously been blocked by Israeli forces.
UNIFIL Patrol Intercepted in Srifa
A patrol from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was intercepted on Saturday morning by a group of young people on the main road of the village of Srifa (Tyre). The incident occurred as the convoy was heading toward the Wadi Slouki area without an escort from the Lebanese Army, prompting protests from residents.
No violent clashes were reported during the encounter. In an effort to defuse tensions and restore order, a unit from the Lebanese Army quickly intervened and reestablished the flow of traffic.
Earlier in the day, another UNIFIL patrol had also entered the Wadi Slouki area without a Lebanese military escort.
Several such incidents have occurred in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon in November of last year.
UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti reacted to the incident by highlighting the legal framework governing the peacekeepers’ actions: “Resolution 1701 grants UNIFIL the right to move freely and conduct patrols, with or without the presence of the Lebanese army. This is an integral part of our mandate.”
Tenenti emphasized the importance of this principle in carrying out UN missions: “Although we work closely with the Lebanese army, the freedom of movement of our peacekeepers is essential to fulfilling the tasks entrusted to us.”
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