A UN peacekeeping patrol in southern Lebanon had a miraculous escape after an Israeli drone dropped a explosive device just metres from their vehicles, raising serious concerns about the safety of international forces in the region.
The UN Security Council expresses 'profound concern' over escalating violence on the Israel-Lebanon border. UNIFIL peacekeepers are caught in the crossfire as fears of a major regional conflict intensify.
The Trump administration warns of potential funding cuts to UNIFIL, citing concerns over Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon. The move could destabilise the region further.