SHAH ALAM: Two Malaysian Battalion 850-11 vehicles -Cendana Auto FFR – part of the UNIFIL peacekeeping force were attacked by Lebanese on September 18. The attack was captured in a viral video published on social media.

The attack occurred as Lebanon were rocked by various explosions involving pagers, walkie-talkies and other items believed to be sabotage by Israel against the Hezbollah group and its supporters.

The Malaysian Armed Forces in a statement said:

The altercation occurred on September 18, 2024, at approximately 11.32pm Malaysian time while the troops were returning to Marakah Camp after completing a mission at Shama Camp, Unifil headquarters.

“Two Fitted for Radio (FFR) vehicles were involved in the incident as they navigated through an unusual traffic jam on the Tes Road-Burj Al Qibli route in Tyre,” it said.

“At the time, civilians were managing traffic due to the influx of ambulances and fire trucks.
The Lebanon Armed Forces (LAF) responded promptly, arriving at the scene to control the situation. They also coordinated a loader to facilitate the safe return of the vehicles and personnel back to Marakah Camp.

“All members of Malbatt 850-11 and their vehicles arrived safely at the camp by 1.39am Malaysian time.

“Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the officers and personnel; however, both vehicles sustained some damage.”

This was the second time Malaysian peacekeepers in Lebanon had altercation with the locals, recently. The last incident was in March, this year.

— Malaysian Defence