Israel must stop firing on United Nations peacekeepers, the Taoiseach has said.
It comes after Israeli troops fired on UN headquarters in southern Lebanon, injuring two peacekeepers for the second time in as many days.
Simon Harris is to call for an immediate ceasefire in the region at the European Council.
Mr Harris discussed the Israeli activity on the Blue Line with US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday.
He said the leaders agreed that the Blue Helmets must “always be afforded full protection”.
The Taoiseach has also been communicating with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
In a statement, Mr Harris said: “Israel must stop firing on UN peacekeepers serving with Unifil in Lebanon.
“Israel must listen to the voice and the concerns of the international community.”
Mr Harris said he will be discussing the incidents with EU colleagues at next week’s meeting of the European Council.
“I will be calling for an immediate ceasefire that can…
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