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irish peacekeepers

This year
2025
An Israeli drone circled over the Irish base camp in Lebanon monitoring Simon Harris' visit
The Tánaiste Simon Harris was visiting Irish soldiers based in war ravaged south Lebanon today.
Tánaiste expresses ‘concern’ with progress of Sean Rooney case during meeting with Lebanese ministers
Last year
2024
Irish troops launch mission to resupply colleagues at outpost 6-52 in Lebanon
Family of Private Seán Rooney 'frustrated' over lack of help from UN, inquest hears
Harris says various 'contingency plans' considered to keep Irish peacekeepers safe
US political advisor steps down after calling for Israel to 'drop napalm' on Irish peacekeepers
Ex-Trump administration advisor said Israel should 'drop napalm' over Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon
Tánaiste calls on Israel and Hezbollah to respect Irish troops as fighting erupts near Irish outpost
In the hills of south Lebanon: How Irish troops work to keep the peace along the Blue Line
As Irish soldiers depart, peace looks as remote as ever in the violence-ravaged Golan
The Journal recently travelled to Syria to visit Irish troops peacekeeping on the contested Golan.
Irish Army Major General begins week-long visit to troops in Syria as Ireland ends UN mission
The activities of Israel and Hamas have had “huge implications” for UNDOF peacekeepers in the region since 7 October.
All time
Approval to be sought at Cabinet for continuation of two overseas peackeeping missions
Irish troops take shelter as Israeli shelling hits southern Lebanon and journalist is killed
Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon at risk from 'jihadist threat' says top general
Irish and US authorities 'in touch' about man who claimed he killed Irish soldiers