UN peacekeepers say came under fire in southern Lebanon

BEIRUT: The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon said on Tuesday that one of its patrols came under fire in the country’s south, without saying who was responsible.

The force, whose mandate in Lebanon expires at the end of this year, said the patrol “was fired upon with about a dozen rounds” near Wadi Jilu and returned fire, after which the shooting stopped.

It reported no casualties and called for an investigation.

“We reiterate the obligation under international law for all actors to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property at all times,” it said.

UNIFIL has served as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon since 1978, but its presence has been unable to prevent several rounds of conflict — including the latest between Israel and Hezbollah…