Italy summons Israeli ambassador after UN vehicle incident in Lebanon

Italy has summoned the Israeli ambassador after an incident involving a United Nations vehicle in Lebanon. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called in the envoy following reports that shots were fired at a UNIFIL vehicle, which is part of the UN peacekeeping mission there.

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto described the event as an 'attack' on the Italian-manned vehicle. The diplomatic protest highlights tensions over Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon, where UNIFIL operates.