Israel Drops Unknown Chemical Substances on Southern Lebanon
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February 2, 2026 Hour: 1:45 pm
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The attack occurred amid ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement.
On Monday, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) denounced that Israeli aircraft dropped unknown chemical substances on southern Lebanon, forcing the cancellation of more than ten surveillance operations near the Blue Line.
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The airstrike paralyzed peacekeeping operations along a third of the border for nine hours. United Nations troops and Lebanese Armed Forces collected samples to determine toxicity and risks to civilians and peacekeepers.
UNIFIL stated that the action violates UN Security Council Resolution 1701, the basis of the ceasefire in effect since November 2024. It also noted that this is not the first Israeli chemical incursion.
The international organization warned that these tactics limit the operational capacity of peacekeeping missions, endanger public health, and threaten food security because of potential crop contamination.
The incident occurred amid ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, as the country continues to occupy five strategic locations in Lebanon despite the withdrawal deadline of January 26.
Beirut has lodged formal complaints with the Security Council denouncing systematic attacks. UNIFIL considers the chemical provocations “unacceptable” and aimed at undermining the recovery of southern Lebanon and perpetuating a foreign military presence.
On Monday, the Israeli occupation army also bombed Kaar Tibnit and Ain Qana, alleging that Hezbollah was using civilian buildings to store weapons. Israel had even ordered prior evacuations through messages broadcast by its Arab spokesman, Avichai Adraee.
The Lebanese National News Agency confirmed attacks on both locations, reporting no fatalities. Israel maintains that Hezbollah is using civilians as human shields, although it did not specify how it identified the targeted infrastructure.
Since the ceasefire came into effect on November 27, 2024, Israel has bombed southern Lebanon almost daily, as well as areas such as the Bekaa Valley and Beirut, alleging armed activity by Hezbollah. The Shiite group, for its part, has not attacked Israeli territory since December 2024.
teleSUR: JP
Source: EFE – Democrata – teleSUR
