Last week Italy had said an unexploded artillery shell hit the base of UNIFIL base, putting the blame on the IDF.
According to the IDF assessment, the rockets were fired from the area of Deir Aames, one of many fired by Hezbollah in a barrage launched at Israel at 09:50 this morning.
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UNIFIL called the incident "yet another stark reminder" of the dangers that its peacekeepers face in Lebanon.
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The Italian statement said Gideon Sa'ar had "guaranteed an immediate investigation" into the shell incident.
Following a truce, UNIFIL's capacities could be expanded to include clearing explosive devices and reopening roads.
The IDF reiterated that it seeks to operate against Hezbollah's infrastructure and capabilities to push the group away from southern Lebanon.
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Irish Military intelligence has detected a surge in bot accounts spreading false claims about peacekeepers' alleged ties to Hezbollah.
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