UN Peacekeeper Injured in Southern Lebanon Amid Machine Gun Fire, Blaze Erupts

• A UN peacekeeper sustained light injuries in southern Lebanon after apparent heavy machine gun fire sparked a blaze at a UNIFIL position near Mais al-Jabal.
• The peacekeeper was hurt while seeking shelter during the incident.
• UNIFIL spokeswoman Kandice Ardiel confirmed an investigation has been launched, emphasizing the obligation to ensure peacekeepers' safety.
• UN positions in southern Lebanon have been repeatedly hit during exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah.
• This incident follows another on March 6, where three peacekeepers were wounded at a UNIFIL base.