Kfarkela: An Israeli drone dropped an explosive device near a position belonging to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the southern Lebanese town of Kfarkela, wounding one peacekeeper.

According to Qatar News Agency, UNIFIL issued a statement on Sunday noting that the attack, which occurred late Saturday, involved the dropping of an explosive device near peacekeepers. This incident marks the second time this month that UN personnel have been targeted with ordnance launched by the Israeli army.

UNIFIL reported that its peacekeepers had earlier observed two drones flying over the area shortly before the explosion took place.

The attack is regarded as a serious breach of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, highlighting a troubling disregard for the safety of UN personnel who are fulfilling their mandated duties.

UNIFIL has renewed its call on Israel to cease all attacks on or near peacekeepers. The peacekeepers are actively working to uphold the stability commitments endorsed by both Israel and Lebanon.