Israel has acknowledged it struck the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) headquarters in Naqoura, southern Lebanon, resulting in injuries to two peacekeepers who were transferred to hospitals in Lebanon. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti informed that one of the peacekeepers was seriously injured in the explosion, the second to hit the headquarters in 48 hours, after being hit in the stomach by shrapnel.
The Israel Defense Forces stated that its soldiers identified an immediate threat against them and responded with fire toward the threat. The IDF had instructed UNIFIL personnel to enter protected spaces and remain there, which was in place at the time of the incident.
