Irish troops in Lebanon ‘all accounted for’ – Taoiseach
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said all Irish troops in the south of Lebanon are accounted for and continue to serve.
It comes after reports that Israeli forces fired at three United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) positions, and that two peacekeepers have been injured.
The Irish Defence Forces are serving with Unifil amid heightened conflict in the region.
I have been briefed on the situation in Southern Lebanon. All Irish troops are accounted for and continue to do their duties with distinction. Any firing in the vicinity of UNIFIL troops or facilities is reckless and must stop.
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) October 10, 2024
In a statement Unifil said Israeli forces have “repeatedly hit” UN positions in the last 24 hours.
“This morning, two peacekeepers were injured after an Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Merkava tank fired its weapon toward an observation tower at Unifil’s headquarters in Naqoura, directly hitting it and causing them to fall. The injuries…
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