Video | Tensions in South Lebanon: UNIFIL Patrol Clashes with Residents in Aytat

A confrontation erupted in the southern Lebanese village of Aytat after local residents intercepted a UNIFIL patrol moving through the area without coordination with the Lebanese Army.

According to local sources, residents demanded that the patrol retreat until accompanied by army personnel. When the request was denied, tensions escalated, leading to a heated altercation.

In response, UNIFIL forces deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd. The incident has reignited debate over the scope and protocol of UNIFIL’s operations in southern Lebanon.

The situation remains tense as officials work to de-escalate and investigate the clash.