Israeli Drone Crashes at UNIFIL Headquarters in Lebanon Violating Security Council Resolution

An Israeli military drone crashed into the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) headquarters in Naqoura, southern Lebanon, without causing any injuries. The drone, equipped only with a camera and unarmed, was neutralized by UNIFIL experts following the incident. Israel confirmed the drone belonged to its military but has not provided further comments. UNIFIL stated that the drone flights over southern Lebanon violate UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and Lebanese sovereignty, and they plan to formally protest the act. This incident follows previous escalations, including Israeli drones releasing grenades near peacekeepers, amid ongoing tensions after the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah war. The conflict resulted in significant casualties and destruction, with UNIFIL continuing to maintain a peacekeeping presence in the region.