On a recent Sunday, the Israeli military informed the United Nations peacekeeping forces that small aircraft would be spraying chemicals over southern Lebanon. The specific substances to be sprayed were not disclosed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), but they advised UN soldiers to seek cover during these operations. As a result, the Blue Helmets canceled all planned patrols along the border with Israel due to safety concerns related to the spraying activities.

The planes reportedly sprayed near the town of Ayta ash-Shaab, which is located just two kilometers from the Israeli border. Prior to this incident, social media posts had already shown similar aircraft dispersing liquid in the vicinity of the Syrian city of Quneitra, near the Golan Heights which is illegally occupied by Israel. The IDF has refrained from making any public statements regarding these flights, leaving many questions about the nature and purpose of the substances being sprayed.

In response to the situation, the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture has dispatched personnel to the south to investigate the reported spraying activities. The lack of official communication from the IDF about the chemicals used raises concerns about potential health and environmental impacts in the region, as well as the legality of such military actions under international law. The situation adds to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and poses serious questions regarding Israel's military practices and their implications for neighboring countries.