A United Nations peacekeeping patrol in southern Lebanon was targeted by Israeli forces on Sunday, according to a statement from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The incident occurred near the village of Kafr Kila, where an Israeli drone dropped a bomb near the patrol at approximately 5:45 pm local time (1545 GMT). Shortly after, an Israeli tank fired in the direction of the peacekeepers. Fortunately, no injuries or damage to UNIFIL personnel or equipment were reported. UNIFIL condemned the actions as violations of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and Lebanon’s sovereignty, emphasizing that such incidents endanger peacekeepers fulfilling their mandate in the region. This event follows a similar encounter earlier in the day, where an Israeli drone flew aggressively over a patrol, prompting UNIFIL to take defensive measures. Israel has not yet responded to the allegations. Since the outbreak of cross-border clashes following the Gaza war in October 2023, UNIFIL positions have been targeted multiple times. Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel has continued periodic strikes in Lebanon, citing threats from Hezbollah, and has maintained border positions beyond a February 18 withdrawal deadline.