Key facts
- An Israeli strike on a car in Mefdoun, Lebanon, killed three people and wounded another.
- The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed the casualties.
- The Israeli military previously claimed it struck two individuals in a vehicle in southern Lebanon, alleging they posed a threat.
- France and Italy have proposed a multinational coalition to replace the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon.
- The proposal aims to strengthen Lebanon's sovereignty and its armed forces.
An Israeli strike on a car in Mefdoun, Lebanon, resulted in three fatalities and one injury, confirmed by the Lebanese Health Ministry. This incident follows earlier claims by the Israeli military of striking two individuals in a vehicle, asserting they posed a threat. The attack occurs amid growing international pressure for Israel to withdraw from occupied areas of southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, France and Italy have proposed forming a multinational coalition to replace the UN peacekeeping force (UNIFIL) in Lebanon, aiming to enhance the country's sovereignty and bolster its armed forces. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the initiative after discussions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, emphasizing coordination with the EU and UN. Iran has warned Israel to cease attacks on Lebanon, threatening retaliation if they continue.