UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Florian Montorio was killed while clearing mines from a road, an incident that has deepened instability in the region.

While Hezbollah has denied responsibility, the attack has drawn sharp condemnation from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

The incident occurred during a fragile 10-day ceasefire, highlighting the extreme risks faced by international forces stationed along the border.

France and other European allies are now calling for greater protection for peacekeepers as they monitor the volatile situation in southern Lebanon.