The Israeli army and the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon (UNIFIL) said peacekeepers shot down an Israeli drone over the weekend but gave conflicting statements about the circumstances.

The drone operation was carried out with Israel's consent and is being used to monitor ground activity in the area. The United States is flying surveillance drones over the Gaza Strip to monitor the US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas,

Israel’s aggressions around the Middle East haven’t ceased with the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza. The pact, established on October 10, has eased the pressure on Palestinians in Gaza, even if Israeli strikes there continue. And in other parts of the region, Israel is still attacking on multiple fronts.

Deputy United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus speaks to members of the U.N. Security Council before voting on a draft resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz