Any harm to peacekeepers is unacceptable, the ministry said, while reiterating its condemnation "of Israel's attacks in southern Lebanon." A UN peacekeeper patrols near the border village of Alma al-Shaab in southern Lebanon on Feb. 23, 2026. Two UN peacekeepers from Sri Lanka were also injured in October 2024 by an Israeli strike near their watchtower in south Lebanon. WATCH | 3 journalists killed in Israeli strikes over the weekend: Israel kills 3 journalists in southern Lebanon strike | Duration 3:09 Three journalists in southern Lebanon were killed by a targeted Israeli strike Saturday. Israel's military said on Monday that a sixth soldier had been killed in fighting in southern Lebanon.

Source: CBC News March 30, 2026 20:23 UTC