This morning, an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Merkava tank south of the Blue Line fired approximately 30 small-calibre bullets toward a UNIFIL position near Kafer Chouba.

The bullets hit a sentry post and one penetrated one of the position's living accommodations, probably after ricocheting. Fortunately, the occupant was not present when the bullet entered, and no one was hurt.

UNIFIL asked the IDF to stop its fire through our liaison mechanisms.

We remind the IDF of its obligation to ensure the safety of peacekeepers and to cease activities that endanger them and their positions. Any actions that put peacekeepers at risk are serious violations of Security Council resolution 1701, and undermine the stability we are working to achieve.