Italy Confirms Hezbollah Rocket Attack on UNIFIL Base

Italy's defense ministry has officially acknowledged that Hezbollah, not Israel, was responsible for a recent rocket attack on a UN peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon, which initially had been attributed to Israeli forces. Defense Minister Guido Crosetto had initially blamed Israel for the incident, citing 'partial information' at the time. The attack involved eight rockets hitting the base, but fortunately, no personnel were injured. This incident has raised concerns about the security of UNIFIL, which has reported increasing attacks since Israel intensified military operations against Hezbollah. Italy, which contributes about 1,000 troops to UNIFIL, emphasized the importance of protecting its forces and maintaining stability in the region. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and the challenges faced by international peacekeeping efforts in Lebanon.