Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:18am on 18 Mar 2026,Wednesday International
Preliminary findings indicate Israeli tank fire hit a UN base in southern Lebanon, wounding Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. The inquiry found three direct strikes using Israeli-manufactured 120-mm shells at the al-Qawzah position, raising concerns over peacekeeper safety. UNIFIL said the investigation is ongoing but stressed that attacks on peacekeepers violate international humanitarian law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The incident highlights growing risks as Israel-Hezbollah tensions escalate, with UN forces increasingly caught in crossfire. The mission, due to end in 2026, faces mounting challenges amid expanding military operations and regional instability. (PC: The Hindu)
