Indonesian killed in Lebanon while on UN peacekeeping mission

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersMarch 30, 2026 at 05:40 AM

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An Indonesian peacekeeper with the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was killed on Sunday when a projectile exploded near Adchit al-Qusayr in southern Lebanon. Another peacekeeper was critically injured, and three other Indonesian peacekeepers sustained injuries from indirect artillery fire. UNIFIL has launched an investigation to determine the origin of the projectile, which struck one of its positions. The area is the site of ongoing clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters. UNIFIL, which monitors hostilities along the demarcation line with Israel, has been caught in the crossfire between the two groups in recent years.

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UNIFIL is stationed in southern Lebanon to monitor hostilities along the demarcation line with Israel.

factual100% confidence

Three other Indonesian peacekeepers were injured by indirect artillery fire.

factual — Indonesia’s foreign ministry100% confidence

The deceased peacekeeper was an Indonesian citizen.

factual — Indonesia’s foreign ministry100% confidence

Another peacekeeper was critically injured.

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A peacekeeper was killed when a projectile exploded at a UNIFIL position near Adchit al-Qusayr.

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Iran 40% Adchit al-Qusayr ×260% Israel ×260% Hezbollah ×260% Indonesia ×270% Lebanon ×580% United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) ×690%

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unifil 100% peacekeeper killed 90% un peacekeeping mission 90% lebanon 80% hezbollah 70% projectile explosion 70% indonesia 60% israeli troops 60% investigation 50% artillery fire 50%