Explosion at UNIFIL position injures three peacekeepers
On April 3 local time, a spokesperson for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) issued a statement saying that an explosion occurred at one of UNIFIL's positions in the afternoon, injuring three peacekeepers, two of whom were seriously injured and have been sent to the hospital for treatment. This is the third similar incident to occur this week, and the cause of the explosion is currently unclear.
UNIFIL reminded all parties to fulfill their obligations to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers, including avoiding combat operations in their vicinity that could lead to danger.
The Israeli military subsequently issued a statement saying that a rocket fired by Hezbollah hit a UN position in southern Lebanon that day. The Israeli military stated, "Analysis of the launch trajectory clearly indicates that this attack was carried out by the Hezbollah organization." (CCTV reporters Cao Jian, Yang Yuan, Zhu Yunxiang)
An explosion at a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) position on April 3 injured three peacekeepers, two of whom are in serious condition. This incident is the third of its kind this week, with the cause still under investigation. The Israeli military stated that a rocket fired by Hezbollah struck the UN position, confirming the attack's attribution to the group.
- An explosion occurred at a UNIFIL position in Lebanon on April 3.
- Three peacekeepers were injured, with two in serious condition.
- This incident marks the third similar event in the week.
- The explosion's cause is currently unclear.
- The Israeli military attributed the attack to Hezbollah.