2 UN Peacekeepers Injured In Clash With Residents In South Lebanon

BEIRUT, April 18 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Two peacekeepers from the French contingent of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were injured on Saturday in a shooting incident in the southern town of Ghandourieh, reported Xinhua quoting local media.

Lebanese broadcaster Al Jadeed TV said the incident involved an altercation between a group of youths and UNIFIL personnel that escalated into gunfire.

The development comes amid heightened tensions accompanying the second day of displaced families returning to their hometowns in southern Lebanon following the implementation of a ceasefire.

Meanwhile, reported Israeli violations of the ceasefire have continued. On Saturday morning, reconnaissance drones were seen flying over the southern coastal city of Tyre and nearby areas.

Explosions were also heard until dawn, reportedly from detonations carried out by Israeli forces in Bayyada, Chamaa, and the city of Bint Jbeil. 

--BERNAMA-XINHUA