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Lebanon

UNIFIL

Tánaiste confirms US threat to Lebanon peacekeepers and will liaise with EU states to save mission

21 Jun

15.9k

Iran

Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon safe after Israeli strikes Hezbollah site, widening war with Iran

Updated 21 Jun

10.6k

threat to peace

Ten weeks to save Irish peacekeeping in Lebanon as US weighs up whether to end its support

French and Irish diplomats are fighting to save the UNIFIL mission, which is up for renewal at the UN at the end of August.

Niall O'Connor

19 Jun

21.6k

Lebanon

Israel strikes Lebanon overnight, claims it will not stop until Hezbollah is disarmed

6 Jun

4.7k

Israel

Lebanon says two killed in Israeli strikes

1 Jun

4.1k

Michael McNeela

Father of soldier killed in Lebanon in 1989 appeals to government to update Army Pensions Act

1 Jun

15.2k

UNIFIL

Ireland issues formal rebuke of Israel via UN after troops came under fire in Lebanon

31 May

10.9k

irish peacekeepers

Tánaiste lashes out at Israeli Defence Forces 'reckless' firing on Irish troops in Lebanon

30 May

6.1k

UNIFIL

Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon fired at by Israeli troops while on patrol

The incident happened at around midday as the Irish soldiers of the 126th Infantry Battalion were patrolling with soldiers from the Lebanese Armed Forces.

Niall O'Connor

Updated 29 May

44.3k

FactCheck

An old Trump video, re-used Gaza footage, and other fake news from the India-Pakistan conflict

9 May

5.8k

Lebanon

Israeli army says it has killed Hezbollah commander in south Lebanon strike

Updated 15 Apr

5.1k

Talks

Iran delegation arrives in Oman for high-stakes nuclear talks with the US

12 Apr

4.8k

Lebanon

At least three people dead after Israel strikes apartment building in southern Beirut

1 Apr

2.4k

The Morning Lead

Diplomacy through other means: Why this drone shadowed the Tánaiste's every move in Lebanon

The IDF drone followed Harris much of the way from Beirut to the Irish base this week – a provocative display by Israel.

Niall O'Connor

29 Mar

19.1k

brussels bound

Defences Forces chief says Irish in Lebanon 'doing extraordinary work' as he prepares for EU role

Lt Gen Seán Clancy will start in his new role as chair of the EU Military Committee in June.

Niall O'Connor

Reporting from Lebanon

27 Mar

4.6k

Lebanon

Tánaiste expresses ‘concern’ with progress of Sean Rooney case during meeting with Lebanese ministers

26 Mar

3.4k

Beirut visit

Tánaiste to raise 'frustrations' with lack of progress in Sean Rooney case on Lebanon visit

Simon Harris, who is Minister for Defence, Trade and Foreign Affairs, will also visit, in the coming days, Irish peacekeepers based in the country.

Niall O'Connor

25 Mar

4.4k

Lebanon

Girl among dead as Israel launches strikes on Lebanon after cross-border rocket fire

Updated 22 Mar

5.4k

south lebanon

Israel claims it killed two alleged Hezbollah members in a strike in south Lebanon this morning

17 Mar

4.2k

Private Billy Kedian

Family of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon shelling presented with bravery award

Updated 8 Mar

14.1k

Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire

Israeli military begins withdrawing from Lebanon hours before ceasefire deadline

17 Feb

6.1k

UNIFIL

Lebanese president vows to punish those who carried out attack on UN convoy

15 Feb

10.0k

Lebanon

High ranking UN peacekeeper injured in attack on convoy in Beirut - no Irish involved in incident

Videos circulating online show a burning UN liveried vehicle – a UNIFIL spokeswoman has confirmed it was part of a convoy of the deputy force commander.

Niall O'Connor

Updated 14 Feb

10.0k