Israel arrests man affiliated with Unifil in southern Lebanon

The Israeli army reportedly “kidnapped” a man during an incursion into the town of Tebnine in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s National News Agency.

The man was on his way to work at the Indonesian battalion centre, which is part of United Nations Interim Force In LebanonUnifil, located in the town of Adshit al-Qusayr in the Marjayoun District.

The Israeli military has yet to comment on the incident, and the UN force in southern Lebanon has not provided specific details.

Unifil issued a statement urging that “any actions that jeopardize the fragile cessation of hostilities must cease.”

Statement:

Any actions that risk the fragile cessation of hostilities must cease.

Israel and Lebanon have recommitted to full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701.

— UNIFIL (@UNIFIL_) December 26, 2024