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Lebanon

This week
13th April 2025 - 17th April 2025
Israeli army says it has killed Hezbollah commander in south Lebanon strike
Last week
6th April 2025 - 12th April 2025
Iran delegation arrives in Oman for high-stakes nuclear talks with the US
This month
April 2025
At least three people dead after Israel strikes apartment building in southern Beirut
Last month
March 2025
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.
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.
Tánaiste expresses ‘concern’ with progress of Sean Rooney case during meeting with Lebanese ministers
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.
Girl among dead as Israel launches strikes on Lebanon after cross-border rocket fire
Israel claims it killed two alleged Hezbollah members in a strike in south Lebanon this morning
Family of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon shelling presented with bravery award
This year
2025
Israeli military begins withdrawing from Lebanon hours before ceasefire deadline
Lebanese president vows to punish those who carried out attack on UN convoy
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.
Israel receives names of Gaza hostages set for release after striking Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli fire kills 15 people in south Lebanon on deadline for withdrawal from the area
Lebanon army chief Joseph Aoun becomes president after two-year vacuum
Last year
2024
Tánaiste calls on the UN to share its report on Private Séan Rooney’s death with his family
UN to provide family of Private Seán Rooney with information concerning soldier's death
US announces first Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon under ceasefire deal
Israeli air strikes kill 11 people in Lebanon despite ceasefire deal
Two children and a woman killed in crush at Gaza bakery amid ongoing food shortages
Taoiseach reassures Lebanon's PM of Ireland's commitment to UNIFIL in phonecall
Israel launches first airstrike on Lebanon since ceasefire and injures two people in separate incident
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon say it's adjusting to 'new situation' after truce
Displaced people return to south Lebanon after Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire
Israel 'close' to ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, as 31 people killed in Lebanon
Cheers and emotional reunions as Irish peacekeepers touch down on home soil
Conflict rages in Lebanon even as UN calls on all parties to accept ceasefire deal
G7 foreign ministers to discuss ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leader
Hezbollah fires more than 180 rockets and other projectiles into Israel
At least 15 killed and dozens injured by Israeli air strikes in Beirut
Israeli strikes kill hospital chief and six colleagues in Lebanese city of Baalbek
Israeli strikes kill dozens of people in east and south Lebanon
Four UN peacekeepers injured after rocket hits UNIFIL base in Lebanon
Israeli strike on Beirut kills five, as rocket launched from Lebanon kills a woman in Israel
Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near key government buildings and embassies
Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill dozens of people
Hezbollah spokesman killed in Israeli air strike on central Beirut, says group official
Israel bombs south Beirut as over 20 killed in Gaza airstrikes
Israeli troops ‘reach deepest point in Lebanon since October 1 invasion’