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UNIFIL officer killed in Hezbollah attack

A UNIFIL officer was killed and three others wounded after Hezbollah fighters opened fire on their patrol in southern Lebanon.

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Location
Al-Ghandouriya, southern Lebanon
Updated
Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 13:09 UTC
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Hezbollah fighters opened fire on a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrol in southern Lebanon, killing one officer and wounding three others. The attack occurred in the town of Al-Ghandouriya, targeting members of the French battalion. The Lebanese Army has confirmed the incident, which adds to the escalating violence in the region despite ongoing ceasefire efforts.
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