This morning, heavy machine gunfire from Israel Defense Forces (IDF) positions south of the Blue Line impacted close to a UNIFIL patrol inspecting a roadblock in the village of Bastarra. The gunfire followed a grenade explosion nearby. 
 
While there was no damage to UNIFIL assets, the sound of the gunfire and the explosion left one peacekeeper slightly injured with ear concussion. 
 
In a separate incident today, in the village of Kfar Shouba, another peacekeeping patrol carrying out a routine operational task also reported machine gunfire from the Israeli side in immediate proximity to their position.
 
UNIFIL had informed the IDF about the activities in those areas in advance, following usual practice for patrols in sensitive areas near the Blue Line.
 
Attacks on or near peacekeepers are serious violations of Security Council resolution 1701. We reiterate call to the IDF to cease aggressive behaviour and attacks on or near peacekeepers working for peace and stability along the Blue Line.