Irish veterans ‘shocked and saddened’ by destruction of Lebanon orphanage with ties to Defence Forces
Soldiers serving in Tibnin with UN mission had supported facility with donations, education and maintenance projects since 1970s
Unifil
Latest news and analysis on the United Nation Interim Force in Lebanon
Pro-Israel bot network suspected of targeting Irish troops in Lebanon
Suspected bots encourage attacks on outposts while accusing peacekeepers of anti-Israeli views
Free ‘family reunion flights’ for overseas peacekeepers serving in Lebanon
Unifil outposts remain on effective lockdown amid tensions on Israel border
Three siblings from Donegal family set for deployment to wartime Lebanon
Brothers – and sister – in arms are among more than 380 troops preparing to rotate into region for UN peacekeeping
Israel launched a dozen attacks on UN troops in Lebanon, says leaked report
Confidential document says 15 peacekeepers injured by white phosphorus
Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza and Lebanon, telling residents to leave Hizbullah-linked areas
Unifil peacekeepers say Israeli military ‘deliberately’ demolished observation town and perimeter fence of UN position
Irish outpost on Israel-Lebanon border resupplied after almost a month of isolation
Around 30 Irish troops are based at Outpost 6-52, with a complex operation required to clear the way for its supply
‘They’re still stalling’: Protesters in Dublin call for Occupied Territories Bill to be passed immediately
Irish Government has ‘not walked the walk’ on action against Israel, campaigners say
Mayor among 16 killed in Israeli strike on south Lebanon municipality building
Lebanese prime minister accuses Israel of intentionally targeting Nabatieh council meeting called to discuss war relief
Israel kills 21 in first strike on northern Lebanon town, expanding war against Hizbullah
Strikes on school and hospital in Gaza kill at least 24 and injure dozens, authorities say, as Israel continues war on multiple fronts
Safety of Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon is paramount, Taoiseach tells Israeli president
Taoiseach Simon Harris speaks with Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog about ‘deteriorating situation’ in region
Unifil forces to remain in place in southern Lebanon despite calls from Israel to move
Defence Forces confirm all Irish peacekeepers accounted for and well, as Tánaiste condemns ‘war crime’ in northern Gaza
Israel Defence Forces soldiers cross Blue Line into Lebanon and forcibly enter UN position, says Unifil
Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu urges UN to evacuate peacekeepers from combat areas in Lebanon
Why should Irish troops and their peacekeeping colleagues stay in Lebanon as war builds?
Security sources say it is vital for Unifil to remain, even if only to act as ‘eyes and ears’ of the world, as Israel advances into southern Lebanon pursuing Hizbullah
Harris says Israel Defense Forces firing at UN positions and peacekeepers ‘utterly unacceptable’
White House says it is ‘deeply concerned’ by reports of the IDF firing on UN troops
Lebanon: 22 killed and at least 117 injured in Israeli strikes on central Beirut
Israel warned civilians not to return to homes to avoid harm from fighting in ongoing conflict with Hizbullah
Israeli troops fire on Unifil positions in south Lebanon region where Irish troops based
Defence Forces will issue statement that ‘all Irish troops are accounted for and are well’, Martin tells the Dáil
Israeli troops passed within metres of Irish Defence Forces personnel in southern Lebanon
Area around United Nations post manned by Irish soldiers was scene of intense fighting between Israel and Hizbullah last week
‘We have not received threats’: Unifil spokesman responds to claim made by Higgins on Irish troops in Lebanon
Michael D Higgins, in his capacity as supreme commander of the Defence Forces, said threats had been made by Israel to the Unifil peacekeeping force
‘Outrageous’ of Israel to threaten peacekeepers in Lebanon, President Michael D Higgins says
Israel rejects criticism, saying claim that IDF had threatened Unifil forces was ‘unfounded and inflammatory’
Ireland and Unifil reject Israel’s request to remove peacekeepers from Lebanese border outpost
Request rejected on day when 24 Irish citizens managed to leave country with Dutch and Canadian assistance
Confusion among Irish troops in Lebanon over obligation to protect civilians
Israeli forces suffered heavy casualities on Wednesday in an Hizbullah ambush near an Irish outpost
Irish troops in Lebanon: How many are there and are they at risk?
If an Israeli invasion pushed north up to the Litani river, Irish troops would be caught in the centre of fighting
Full Israeli invasion of Lebanon could see Irish troops at heart of fighting
Camp Shamrock is less than 30 minutes’ drive from Lebanon’s southern border
Irish troops in Lebanon safe following heavy exchange of fire between Hizbullah and Israel
Some 375 personnel are deployed in south Lebanon which has been heavily bombarded by Israel
Video shows Irish peacekeeper troops narrowly avoiding Israeli drone strike
Outer shell of Unifil armoured utility vehicles pierced by shrapnel but no injuries sustained
Delays in prosecution of suspect in death of Pte Seán Rooney to be pursued by Tánaiste during Lebanon visit
Donegal man (24) was killed in an attack on a convoy of Irish peacekeepers in December 2022
Irish troops prepare for biggest logistical challenge in 10 years as they withdraw from Syria
About 280,000 pieces of equipment, worth close to €23m, to be shipped home by sea
Irish troops in Lebanon ‘provide vital information and should stay’ despite instability
Independent TD Cathal Berry’s comments come after Israel targeted a Hamas political leader in Beirut earlier this week
Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon amid Gaza war: ‘Looking to serve their country... and to do something meaningful’
Lt Col Stephen MacEoin, commander of IrishPolBatt battalion of Irish, Polish, Hungarian and Maltese soldiers, on serving with Unifil force
Irish UN peacekeepers try to stay safe amid Lebanon-Israel border flare-ups
Troops have repeatedly sheltered in bunkers during intense shelling and rocket launches since outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas
Ireland voices concern over release on bail of sole suspect in killing of Pte Seán Rooney in Lebanon
Mohammad Ayyad is charged with multiple offences relating to the lethal attack on a convoy of Irish peacekeepers
Attacks on Unifil personnel in Lebanon, where 300 Irish troops are based, condemned
Nepalese peacekeeper injured in latest shelling as all Irish forces accounted for and safe - Defence Forces
Irish soldiers in Lebanon ‘holding up very well’ amid tensions in the Middle East
Hizbullah militants have been firing rockets into Israel from the Irish area of operations
Irish Unifil troops safe after rocket strikes peacekeeping headquarters in Lebanon
Soldiers on Lebanon-Israel border forced to shelter after exchanges between Lebanese and Israeli territory
Netanyahu vows to ‘demolish Hamas’ as conditions in Gaza deteriorate
Conditions deteriorating within besieged Gaza as civilian deaths from Israeli air strikes continue to rise
Irish Army takes shelter in Lebanon amid shelling as fear of Hizbullah ‘second front’ grows
Defence Forces members are stationed at ‘Blue Line’ between Israel and Hizbullah amid Gaza conflict
Israeli army describes Hamas attack as ‘worst day’ in history as death toll rises
Thousands wounded in Israel and Gaza after escalation of conflict following surprise attack by militants on Saturday
Irish officials express relief at renewal of Unifil deal
Irish troops will be able to move freely under new mandate but tensions remain with Hezbollah
Murderer of Irish peacekeepers reportedly released after 8½ years in prison
Department of Defence is attempting to confirm reports Mahmoud Bazzi was released last month in Lebanon
Private Seán Rooney: Lebanese military court adjourns first hearing into fatal attack
Criminal trial of five men allegedly involved in attack on convoy of Irish soldiers expected to begin in September
Withdrawal of Irish troops from UN mission expected due to Battlegroup commitment
Defence Forces involvement in Undof mission in Syria likely to come to an end
Trooper Shane Kearney discharged from hospital
Soldier was injured during convoy attack that killed Pte Seán Rooney in Lebanon
UN peacekeeping force completes investigation into attack that killed Irish soldier
Tánaiste Micheál Martin visits Irish troops serving with Unifil as part of official visit to Lebanon
Pte Seán Rooney death: Progress in Lebanon investigation but Irish officials urge caution
Suspect handed over to Lebanese investigators is a supporter of Hizbullah “but not a member”
Pte Seán Rooney death: Arrest made in inquiry into killing of Irish peacekeeper in Lebanon
Hizbullah says man detained is a supporter of the militia, but not a member
Hezbollah angered by changes to Unifil mandate
Mandate was renewed and slightly amended in August, authorising Unifil ‘to conduct its operations independently’
Lebanon signals ‘very promising’ progress in Pte Seán Rooney murder investigation
Country’s ambassador to Ireland tells Micheál Martin and soldier’s family ‘Seán’s sacrifice will not be in vain’
Why would Irish peacekeeping troops come under fire in Lebanon?
The tragic death of Private Sean Rooney in Lebanon last week marks the first Irish peacekeeper death in combat in the region since 1999. The 23 year old was a member of the UN's 10,000-strong mission, Unifil. It's understood the vehicle became surrounded by an angry mob near the coastal down of Al Aqbieh on the night of Wednesday, 14th December. But why would the UN vehicle be the target of such ire? And what has caused the ratcheting up of tension in the Hizbullah-controlled in the region? Crime and Security Correspondent, Conor Gallagher, and retired Lieutenant Colonel and military historian, Dan Harvey, frame the conflict and analyse the threat on this episode of In The News.
Seán Rooney funeral: Strangled with grief, a family struggles to say goodbye to son, fiance and hero soldier
Danny Boy and The Sally Gardens floated in the air at Pte Rooney’s Dundalk farewell
Funeral of Pte Seán Rooney to take place in Dundalk on Thursday
Body of peacekeeper (24) killed while working on UN mission in Lebanon arrived back in Ireland on Monday
Irish investigators believe car door opened at roadblock before Pte Rooney killed
Trooper Shane Kearney remains in serious condition in Lebanese hospital
‘Pte Seán Rooney is now on the way home. Your duty is done’: Remains of soldier leave Beirut
An Irish Air Corps plane is due to fly home the soldier’s remains from Beirut airport following a short ceremony
Two soldiers who received ‘minor injuries’ in Lebanon attack released from hospital
A team of eight Defence Forces personnel is on its way to Lebanon to help determine how Pte Seán Rooney died
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