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Israel bombs Beirut and sites across South Lebanon after alleged Hezbollah rocket attack
Israeli strikes have occured in Beirut this morning and across the south of the country after a rocket attack hit israeli territory near Metula and Kiryat Shimona.
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28 Mar
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Irish troops have been assisting in recovery of bodies from devastated Lebanese villages
Irish soldiers arriving in the region were immediately struck by the scale of devastation.
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Simon Harris, who is Minister for Defence, Trade and Foreign Affairs, will also visit, in the coming days, Irish peacekeepers based in the country.
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15 Feb
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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.
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Private Billy Kedian
Irish soldier killed during 1999 Lebanon attack to be honoured with bravery medal
Private William Kedian died at UNP 6-42 when his post came under fire on 31 May, 1999.
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second anniversary
Tánaiste calls on the UN to share its report on Private Séan Rooney’s death with his family
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Lebanon
Taoiseach reassures Lebanon's PM of Ireland's commitment to UNIFIL in phonecall
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28 Nov 2024
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Conflict rages in Lebanon even as UN calls on all parties to accept ceasefire deal
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Four Italian peacekeepers injured as suspected Hezbollah rockets hit their South Lebanon base
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Four UN peacekeepers injured after rocket hits UNIFIL base in Lebanon
19 Nov 2024
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French and Finnish peacekeepers attacked in South Lebanon, UNIFIL says
17 Nov 2024
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Lebanon
Artillery shell hits UNIFIL base as French peacekeeper dies in separate ‘road accident’
15 Nov 2024
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UN peacekeepers report damage to position by 'direct' Israeli attack
8 Nov 2024
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Sidon
Five Malaysian peacekeepers injured in apparent drone strike in Lebanon
7 Nov 2024
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Inquiry launched into death of Private Seán Rooney in Lebanon
4 Nov 2024
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Israeli strikes kill 52 in east Lebanon as UNIFIL chief says positions risk being 'occupied'
1 Nov 2024
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Lebanon
Irish base in Lebanon struck by suspected Hezbollah rocket - no troops injured
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31 Oct 2024
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UNIFIL
More than 30 attacks causing damage or injury to Lebanon peacekeeping mission in October
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Lebanon
Irish peacekeepers safe as UNIFIL HQ hit by rocket 'likely fired by Hezbollah'
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29 Oct 2024
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War Crimes
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25 Oct 2024
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Officer leading troops in Lebanon: 'We are the eyes and ears of the international community'
Lieutenant Colonel Shane Rockett was speaking in the Glen of Imaal where the 125th Infantry Battalion are undergoing their final training before travelling to Lebanon next month.
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25 Oct 2024
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FactCheck
Debunked: Israeli forces did not destroy a base used by Irish peacekeepers in southern Lebanon
24 Oct 2024
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Hezbollah confirms death of Hashem Safieddine, who was widely expected to be group’s next leader
24 Oct 2024
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IDF and UNIFIL 'in daily contact' amid planning for Irish troop rotation in Lebanon
Updated
21 Oct 2024
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16 Oct 2024
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Under what circumstances can Irish soldiers in Lebanon use force to defend themselves?
We take a look at the rules governing how Irish soldiers use force while deployed on UN peacekeeping missions.
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15 Oct 2024
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UNIFIL
UN Security Council voices ‘strong concern’ over Israel attacks on peacekeepers in south Lebanon
15 Oct 2024
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EU discusses Lebanon
Tánaiste says Israel 'undermining' UNIFIL, Spanish PM says there'll be 'no withdrawal'
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Updated
14 Oct 2024
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Peacekeepers
Unifil says Israeli tanks 'destroyed' camp entrance in Lebanon before 'forcibly' entering
The Irish Defence Forces have confirmed that none of their soldiers were harmed.
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Updated
13 Oct 2024
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south lebanon
Irish Defence Forces chief: Israeli attack on UN peacekeeping tower in Lebanon 'not an accidental act'
Irish soldiers unharmed as two Sri Lankan peacekeepers injured in IDF fire on UNIFIL main base
Reports from South Lebanon have said two people have been injured at least one of them seriously injured – it is the second such attack in the last 24 hours.
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11 Oct 2024
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Lebanon
Harris says various 'contingency plans' considered to keep Irish peacekeepers safe
10 Oct 2024
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As it happened
Irish troops unharmed as UNIFIL HQ comes under Israeli tank fire in Lebanon
Two members of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon were injured.
Updated
10 Oct 2024
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UNIFIL
Risk of roadside bombs could threaten rapid resupply of Irish positions in Lebanon
It was a quieter night for the Irish peacekeepers as Israeli and Hezbollah forces continue to engage in heavy fighting across South Lebanon but it has moved on from around the Irish camps.
Taoiseach Simon Harris today thanked US President Joe Biden for his assistance in relaying Irish concerns about the peacekeepers at the Lebanon outpost "where there was clearly an Israeli incursion".
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