Unifil: Rocket attack targeting base 'likely launched by Hezbollah'

Unifil has said that two rockets that struck the peacekeeping mission's base in southern Lebanon and injured four Italian soldiers were “likely launched by Hezbollah or affiliated groups".

“Today’s attack comes amid heavy shelling and ground skirmishes in the Shama [Chamaa] and Naqoura areas in recent days, heightening tensions in the region,” it said in a statement.

“Unifil strongly urges combating parties to avoid fighting next to its positions. Inviolability of UN premises and personnel must be respected at all times,” it added.