A rocket attack on the UNP 5-42 camp in Ramyah, southern Lebanon, resulted in injuries to four Ghanaian soldiers on peacekeeping duty. This was part of a series of three separate attacks on UN personnel and infrastructure on the same day.The rocket, believed to have been fired by non-state actors, landed near the Israeli border, causing damage to the military base.

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While the extent of the soldiers' injuries remains unclear, three of them required medical treatment. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) confirmed the soldiers are currently receiving medical attention.The attack occurred amid the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) ground offensive against Hezbollah. While the IDF has accused Hezbollah of being behind the missile strike, the group has not made any comments.

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The rocket, launched from an unidentified location, was aimed at an IDF position but missed and instead landed inside the UNP 5-42 camp. The blast caused significant damage to the base’s quarters and restroom, resulting in injuries to the soldiers.Three of the injured soldiers were evacuated to a hospital in Tyre, as reported by UNIFIL.

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In a separate incident, five rockets struck the UNIFIL Sector West Headquarters in Shama, severely damaging the maintenance workshop but leaving no casualties. This attack follows a similar artillery strike on the Shama base on November 15, 2024. Additionally, an armed assailant fired at a UNIFIL patrol near Khirbat Silim, but no injuries were reported.

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UNIFIL has strongly condemned these attacks, stating they violate UN resolution 1701 and international law. Despite the ongoing threats, peacekeepers remain committed to their mission, working to maintain stability and monitor the situation in the region.

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