The UN Interim Force in Lebanon said on Wednesday that Israeli drones dropped four grenades near peacekeepers in “one of the most serious attacks” on its personnel since a November ceasefire. “Yesterday morning, Israel Defense Forces drones dropped four grenades close to UNIFIL peacekeepers working to clear roadblocks hindering access to a UN position,” the UN force said, referring to Israel’s military.

“One grenade impacted within 20 meters and three within approximately 100 meters of UN personnel and vehicles,” it added. “This is one of the most serious attacks on UNIFIL personnel and assets since the cessation of hostilities agreement of last November,” which sought to end more than a year of hostilities between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. (AFP)