Two Indonesian peacekeepers have been killed following a deadly explosion in southern Lebanon, raising fresh concerns over security in the region amid ongoing tensions.
Truth Live News International learnt from BBC News that the incident occurred on Monday when a roadside explosion struck a United Nations patrol near Bani Hayyan, destroying their vehicle.
According to officials, a third peacekeeper sustained severe injuries, while another suffered minor wounds in the blast. The cause of the explosion remains unclear, although early findings suggest it may have been triggered by an improvised explosive device (IED).
This marks the second fatal incident involving UN personnel within 24 hours. A separate explosion on Sunday reportedly killed another Indonesian peacekeeper in a nearby area in southern Lebanon.
The peacekeepers were part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which operates along the border between Lebanon and Israel to maintain stability in the region.
UN officials have launched investigations into both incidents to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the attacks.
Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that its preliminary assessment found no involvement of its troops in the Monday explosion, noting that no Israeli forces were present at the location.
The attacks come amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with ongoing exchanges of fire despite a ceasefire agreement reached in late 2024.
UN authorities have condemned the killings, stressing that peacekeepers are deployed to maintain peace on behalf of the international community and must not be targeted under any circumstances.
The UN mission, established in 1978, continues to play a critical role in monitoring the “Blue Line,” the de facto border separating Israel and Lebanon.
