The UN Interim Force in Lebanon released a statement reporting that the Israeli army opened fire on its patrol. The news appeared on the peacekeepers’ social media channel, formerly known as Twitter. [Attribution: UNIFIL]
In the message, it was stated that around noon the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon was subjected to shelling from the Israel Defense Forces near the area of Aitaroune in southern Lebanon. [Attribution: UNIFIL]
The update noted that the peacekeepers were not hurt by the attack, though the vehicle they were using sustained damage. [Attribution: UNIFIL]
The UN force also condemned the actions of the Israel Defense Forces, stressing that both sides bear responsibility for protecting the peacekeepers. [Attribution: UNIFIL]
Earlier reports indicated that Israeli forces had intercepted a surface-to-air missile launched from Lebanon. It was noted that the drone involved in the mission continued operating after the interception. Subsequently, Israeli aircraft were deployed to strike infrastructure linked to the movement Hezbollah. [Attribution: UNIFIL]
In another development, the United States informed Iran that it does not want to inflame the conflict in Gaza. [Attribution: US government]