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Artillery hits Beit Yahun, Kounin in Lebanon

A UNIFIL patrol was attacked in southern Lebanon, resulting in casualties among the peacekeepers.

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Beit Yahun, Kounin, Lebanon
Updated
Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 09:45 UTC
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Hezbollah fighters opened fire on a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrol in the town of Al-Ghandouriya on Saturday, injuring two members of the French battalion. The Lebanese Army has now confirmed the exchange of fire between armed individuals and the UNIFIL patrol in Ghandooriya - Bint Jbeil, which resulted in casualties among the patrol members. This incident marks a direct attack on international peacekeeping forces operating in southern Lebanon. The attack underscores the volatile security situation in the region and the risks faced by UN personnel.
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18 AprIslamic World News

The drone strike specifically targeted a motorcycle and passenger car in Kounine, with one killed and two wounded, and Israeli artillery also attacked Kounine. The 98th Division destroyed 70 buildings in Aynatha, and comprehensive casualty figures for both sides have been provided.

18 Apr@Worldsource24

Hezbollah fighters opened fire on UNIFIL in the town of Al-Ghandouriya, injuring two members of the French battalion.

18 AprOur News, Today

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has publicly condemned the attack and ordered an immediate investigation.

18 AprStay Free

The Lebanese Army has officially confirmed the incident, specifying the location as Ghandooriya - Bint Jbeil and stating the attack resulted in casualties among UNIFIL patrol members.

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