The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has reported that its outgoing deputy commander sustained injuries during a “violent attack” on one of its convoys.

According to a statement from the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), the convoy was en route to Beirut’s airport when it came under assault, resulting in one vehicle being set ablaze.

The mission has called for a “thorough and immediate” investigation by Lebanese authorities concerning the incident.

Lebanon’s Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, along with the Lebanese army, has condemned the attack on Unifil and pledged to catch those responsible.

Disturbing footage circulating online depicts a white UN vehicle engulfed in flames, followed by young men with yellow flags pursuing and assaulting individuals believed to be peacekeepers as they attempt to escape.

Additional clips show a crowd yelling as they kick, strike, and climb atop a convoy of three UN vehicles on a dimly lit road.

The deputy commander, who has not been publicly identified, was on his way home after completing his mission, as stated by the UN.

The organization expressed shock over the “unacceptable attack” on peacekeepers who have been working to foster security and stability in southern Lebanon during a challenging period.

“Assaults on peacekeeping forces are blatant violations of international law and may constitute war crimes. We insist on a complete and prompt investigation by Lebanese authorities to ensure that all those responsible are held accountable,” it declared.

Since Thursday, supporters of Hezbollah, a Lebanese armed group, have gathered outside Beirut’s airport due to a standoff between Lebanon and Iran, which resulted in two Iranian flights being denied landing rights in the capital.

This situation has left numerous Lebanese citizens stranded in Iran.

The Amal movement, which is allied with Hezbollah, stated that “the attack on Unifil is an affront to southern Lebanon,” labeling it as “a blow to civil peace.”

In response to the attack, Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmed Al-Hajjar announced plans to convene a security meeting on Saturday, referring to the incident as a “crime against peacekeeping forces.”

Established to oversee a buffer zone near the Israel-Lebanon border after the 2006 Lebanon War, Unifil maintains positions throughout southern Lebanon.