BEIRUT, April 3 (Xinhua) -- An explosion inside a United Nations position near the Adaisseh area in southern Lebanon on Friday afternoon wounded three peacekeepers, two of them seriously, said the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
UNIFIL spokesperson Candice Ardell said the injured peacekeepers were transported to the hospital, adding that the source of the explosion remains unknown, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported.
"It has been a difficult week for peacekeepers operating near the central sector of UNIFIL's area of operations. We wish a full and speedy recovery to all those injured," Ardell said, according to the NNA.
She added that UNIFIL reminds all parties of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers, including avoiding nearby combat activities that could put them at risk.
The incident comes after several security incidents affecting UNIFIL positions and patrols were reported in southern Lebanon in recent days amid ongoing tensions along the Blue Line.
Cross-border fighting between Hezbollah and Israel has continued along the Lebanon-Israel border since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict in October 2023. ■
