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International
Explainer
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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UNIFIL
UN Security Council voices ‘strong concern’ over Israel attacks on peacekeepers in south Lebanon
Monday
14 Oct 2024
Lebanon
At least 21 killed in Israeli strike on north Lebanon, health ministry says
Earlier today, Hezbollah said its fighters fired artillery rounds at Israeli troops attempting an “infiltration” into south Lebanon.
EU discusses Lebanon
Tánaiste says Israel 'undermining' UNIFIL, Spanish PM says there'll be 'no withdrawal'
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Sunday
13 Oct 2024
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.
Middle East
Tánaiste says Israeli forces are committing a war crime in northern Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today called on the UN chief to remove peacekeepers deployed in southern Lebanon out of “harm’s way”.
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Saturday
12 Oct 2024
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Middle East
All Irish troops unharmed in Lebanon, but Taoiseach is 'extraordinarily concerned' amid unrest
Unifil confirmed that a UN peacekeeper underwent surgery after being shot in Lebanon overnight.
Friday
11 Oct 2024
United States
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United Nations
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Irish Defence Forces chief: Israeli attack on UN peacekeeping tower in Lebanon 'not an accidental act'
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Peacekeepers
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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Thursday
10 Oct 2024
Lebanon
At least 22 killed and 117 injured in Israeli strikes on central Beirut
A Lebanese security source, without giving further details, said a “Hezbollah figure” was targeted.
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