The government of Lebanon has strongly condemned the missile attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
The government of Lebanon has strongly condemned the missile attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), describing the strike as a serious breach of international law and a threat to global peacekeeping efforts.
In a statement issued on March 7, 2026, the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates denounced the double missile strike that targeted a Ghanaian battalion position in southern Lebanon on Friday, March 6.
The attack injured four Ghanaian soldiers deployed as part of the United Nations peacekeeping mission along the volatile Lebanon–Israel border.
The Ghanaian battalion headquarters reportedly came under fire between 17:45 and 17:52 local time amid escalating hostilities between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. The exchange of cross-border fire between the two sides has heightened tensions in southern Lebanon, where UN peacekeepers are stationed to monitor the fragile ceasefire and support regional stability.
Lebanese authorities warned that the attack undermines international efforts aimed at stabilising the sensitive border region and protecting peacekeeping personnel operating under the UN mandate.
The ministry specifically cited United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 as the legal framework violated by the missile strike.
The resolution, adopted in 2006, established the framework for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and strengthened the mandate of the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon.
“This attack constitutes a serious violation of international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions, foremost among them United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701,” the ministry stated, adding that Beirut “categorically rejects any targeting of peacekeepers performing a noble mission in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
Updates on the condition of the injured Ghanaian personnel indicate that three of the soldiers are currently in stable condition, while a fourth, who sustained more severe injuries, has been evacuated to Beirut for specialised surgery. Lebanese authorities expressed solidarity with the Government of Ghana and the leadership of the UN peacekeeping mission, wishing the injured personnel a swift recovery.
Meanwhile, the UN mission has initiated a formal investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack on the peacekeeping base.
Officials say the probe is expected to establish responsibility and assess the implications for the safety of international personnel operating in the region.
The condemnation from Lebanon comes amid growing international concern over the safety of UN peacekeepers stationed along the Israel–Lebanon border. Several countries have spoken out following the strike, including Ireland.
The country’s Prime minister, Micheál Martin, criticised the attack as “reckless,” noting that Irish troops deployed in the area assisted their Ghanaian counterparts in the aftermath of the incident.
UN peacekeeping missions in southern Lebanon have long operated in a fragile security environment, monitoring ceasefire agreements and working to prevent further escalation between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters.
However, recent hostilities have heightened the risks faced by peacekeeping contingents from countries such as Ghana and Ireland stationed in the area.
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