On Monday, Indonesia confirmed that one of its peacekeepers was killed in Lebanon, where a UN force reported that a projectile hit one of its positions.

The incident occurred amid the escalating violence in the region, which began in early March when Iran-backed Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel.

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has reported multiple impacts on its positions since the start of the fighting.

On Sunday, a projectile exploded near the town of Adchit Al Qusayr, killing the peacekeeper, according to UNIFIL.

UNIFIL stated it did not know the origin of the projectile but launched an investigation to find out.

The Indonesian foreign ministry reported that “indirect artillery fire” near Adchit al Qusayr caused the peacekeeper's death and injured three others.

The ministry expressed its condolences to the bereaved family and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

“Indonesia is working with UNIFIL to ensure the prompt repatriation of the fallen and the best possible medical treatment for the injured,” the ministry stated.

Indonesia strongly condemned the incident and called for an investigation, emphasizing that the safety of UN peacekeepers must be respected “at all times”.

Adchit al Qusayr lies near Lebanon’s southern border with Israel, where Israeli forces have been battling Hezbollah fighters for nearly a month.

On March 7, three Ghanaian soldiers were wounded by gunfire in a border town in southern Lebanon.

UNIFIL is conducting an investigation to determine the origin of the projectile that caused the peacekeeper's death.

The situation in the area remains tense, with sporadic clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.

The international community has expressed its concern about the escalation of violence and has urged all parties to exercise restraint.