UNIFIL denies Hezbollah terrorists paid members to use their bases

A UNIFIL spokesperson said that the organization would investigate any allegation supported by credible evidence.

UNIFIL vehicles drive in Marjayoun, southern Lebanon. October 11, 2024.  (photo credit: REUTERS/KARAMALLAH DAHER)
UNIFIL vehicles drive in Marjayoun, southern Lebanon. October 11, 2024.
(photo credit: REUTERS/KARAMALLAH DAHER)

UNIFIL told The Jerusalem Post on Monday that reports of Hezbollah terrorists paying its members to use their positions in Lebanon are false. 

"UNIFIL positions are for peacekeeping purposes exclusively," UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti told the Post. "Our personnel have always shown themselves to be dedicated to their work in support of peace and stability in south Lebanon. Nonetheless, we will investigate any allegation based on credible evidence."

Earlier Monday, Israel Hayom reported that Hezbollah terrorists who were captured by the IDF in southern Lebanon testified in their investigations that Hezbollah paid money to UNIFIL personnel to use their bases for operations.

According to the report, Hezbollah also took over UNIFIL security cameras in the compounds near the Israeli border and used them.

This is a developing story.