### [2024-10-10](/feed/2024/10/10/index.md)

##### Israel–Hezbollah conflict
# An Israeli Merkava tank opens fire on a UNIFIL checkpoint in southern Lebanon, injuring two peacekeepers. Israeli troops also open fire on two other UN positions near the Blue Line, although no casualties are reported. 




### Sources:

1. [BBC News](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crm211mnev0o)

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