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# Lebanon

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November 2023
Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill eight, including two journalists
The border between Lebanon and Israel has seen escalating violence, mainly between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement.
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Nov 21st 2023, 8:14 PM
Iranian diplomat in Dublin denies Iran is involved in 'proxy war' in Middle East
Dr Kazem Sharif Kazemi is Charge d’Affaire of the Iranian Embassy and he spoke about the alleged proxy wars in the Middle East and human rights.
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Nov 18th 2023, 9:30 AM
Irish army peacekeepers in South Lebanon rescue journalists after suspected Israeli bombing
The incident on Monday the hit a press convoy near Alma al-Shaab in southern Lebanon.
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Nov 15th 2023, 6:42 PM
Key suspect in killing of Irish soldier Seán Rooney has been released, says Lebanese military
It is unclear if the suspect has been released on bail or acquitted.
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Nov 15th 2023, 12:32 PM
Hezbollah attacks wound Israeli troops along Lebanon border
The Irish Defence Forces have told The Journal that all Irish members of the UNIFIL force are safe and accounted for.
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Nov 12th 2023, 6:10 PM
Israeli military and Lebanon's Hezbollah engage in major cross-border clashes
Today, the Israeli military said it had struck “two terrorist cells” and a Hezbollah post after an attempted attack from Lebanon.
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Nov 4th 2023, 3:12 PM
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October 2023
Tánaiste: Escalation in Lebanon a 'great concern' as Irish soldiers deploy for peace mission
The 123rd Infantry Battalion who will shortly deploy to Lebanon as part of the United Nations’ Interim Force (UNIFIL).
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Oct 31st 2023, 6:39 PM
Taoiseach: Safety of the 300 Irish troops in the Lebanon region is a 'paramount concern'
Irish citizens living in Lebanon have been warned to leave while commercial options are available.
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Oct 26th 2023, 12:27 PM
One killed, several injured in fire at Israel from Lebanon
Tensions continue to heighten at the border between Lebanon and Israel.
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Oct 15th 2023, 9:51 AM
Families of Irish troops living in Lebanon leave country as Hezbollah and Israel trade missiles
Soldiers attached to the long term UNTSO mission can bring their families to the mission.
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Oct 11th 2023, 12:55 PM
Irish troops in Lebanon take shelter as fire is exchanged across Blue Line
A Defence Forces spokesperson said that the fire is dissipating, and troops are monitoring the situation from their protected positions
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Oct 9th 2023, 6:50 PM
This year
2023
Hezbollah denies involvement in killing of Pte Seán Rooney in Lebanon
Five men were charged yesterday with the killing of Pte Rooney in the south of Lebanon, a stronghold of the Iran-backed group.
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Jun 2nd 2023, 7:11 PM
Five Hezbollah members accused of killing Private Séan Rooney
The 23 year old was killed during an attack last December.
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Jun 1st 2023, 10:09 PM
Israel prime minister says it 'will not allow Hamas to establish itself in Lebanon'
Tensions have mounted in Israel since last week.
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Apr 10th 2023, 7:45 PM
Irish troops safe in bomb shelters as Israel attacks targets north of UNIFIL camp
Israel launched airstrikes and artillery attacks in response to rockets fired from south Lebanon.
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Apr 7th 2023, 3:00 PM
Two women killed in alleged Palestinian shooting attack as Israel launches strikes against Lebanon
The Israeli military said security forces were searching for the attacker.
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Apr 7th 2023, 11:13 AM
Israeli army carries out strikes on Gaza after rockets fired into Israel from Lebanon
Israel has previously accused Palestinian groups of firing rockets from Lebanon.
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Apr 6th 2023, 10:55 PM
Lebanon troops on what the military needs: 'Pay could be better - we're months away from home'
The coming week marks the first anniversary of the Commission on the Defences Forces report.
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Feb 4th 2023, 12:05 AM
Trooper Shane Kearney discharged from hospital to continue recovery at home
He has been receiving treatment at Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital following the attack on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon in December.
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Feb 3rd 2023, 12:50 PM
Women of Honour group have received no updates and await independent report
Micheál Martin said last week that he plans to fulfill the recommendations within the report.
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Jan 30th 2023, 2:38 PM
Civil unrest over political vacuum makes for tense Lebanon visit for Tánaiste
Security for the Tánaiste’s trip to Lebanon was heightened due to protests in the region.
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Jan 28th 2023, 7:30 AM
Govt doing all it can to accommodate refugees but numbers are unprecedented, says Martin
Tánaiste says the conflict in Ukraine is different to what is happening elsewhere in the world.
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Jan 26th 2023, 10:32 PM
Tánaiste promises to ensure Women Of Honour report recommendations 'are fulfilled'
The Women of Honour report is due go to the minister within the next week to ten days.
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Jan 26th 2023, 6:38 PM
Tánaiste urges Irish troops to reach out for support following the death of Seán Rooney
The Tánaiste said no stone will be left unturned to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
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Jan 26th 2023, 4:45 PM
'He was a gentleman': Seán Rooney's friends remember him as Tánaiste visits troops in Lebanon
Micheál Martin has travelled to Lebanon to place a wreath in memory of Private Rooney and others who have died while on duty.
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Jan 26th 2023, 4:00 PM
Tánaiste to convey his sympathies to Irish troops on the loss Seán Rooney during Lebanon visit
The Tánaiste will visit Irish troops on Thursday.
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Jan 25th 2023, 7:24 AM
Under the shadow of Hezbollah: 'I'm not naïve, I know political assassins are rarely found'
The widow of a murdered Hezbollah critic tells journalist Hannah McCarthy of Lebanon’s culture of impunity.
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Jan 21st 2023, 8:00 PM
Trooper Shane Kearney no longer in critical condition after Lebanon attack
Trooper Kearney suffered a head injury in the shooting that killed fellow soldier Private Sean Rooney on 14 December.
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Jan 10th 2023, 1:24 PM
Seven people charged in Lebanon over attack that killed Private Seán Rooney last month
UNIFIL had urged Beirut to ensure a swift investigation, the incident being the first violent death of one of its peacekeepers in nearly eight years.
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Jan 5th 2023, 2:01 PM
Last year
2022
Suspect arrested in relation to killing of Irish peacekeeper Sean Rooney
Private Sean Rooney, 23, was killed and three others injured when their vehicle was attacked
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Dec 26th 2022, 10:16 AM
Lebanese ambassador sees 'no logic' in attack and calls killing of Pte. Rooney 'a criminal act'
Lebanese Ambassador Rami Mortada is based in London but had travelled to Ireland for the funeral of Private Seán Rooney.
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Dec 23rd 2022, 6:59 PM
Funeral honours 'national hero' and 'kind and loving' Private Seán Rooney in Dundalk
Seán’s funeral took place in Dundalk this morning before a burial service in Donegal later today.
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Dec 22nd 2022, 8:11 PM
Lebanese investigators have identified suspects in Seán Rooney killing, judicial source says
Sources have told French press agency AFP that the UN vehicle was ‘the target of gunfire from at least two people’.
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Dec 22nd 2022, 6:10 PM
Dundalk grapples with the death of a young soldier that has 'pierced its heart'
The town of Dundalk was stilled by grief on Thursday morning.
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Dec 22nd 2022, 3:13 PM
Trooper Shane Kearney, who was critically injured in Lebanon, has safely arrived in Ireland
Trooper Shane Kearney was critically injured in the attack which claimed the life of Private Seán Rooney.
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Dec 21st 2022, 5:53 PM
South Lebanon: Proxy conflicts and economic collapse make Irish patrol area 'powder keg'
Our reporter, Niall O’Connor, who recently visited south Lebanon takes a look at life below the Litani River.
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Dec 21st 2022, 5:41 PM
Funeral of Private Seán Rooney to take place on Thursday
An Air Corps plane carrying the deceased peacekeeper landed in Dublin this morning.
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Dec 19th 2022, 5:07 PM
Body of Private Seán Rooney arriving home tomorrow morning
The body of the deceased peacekeeper will be reunited with his family tomorrow.
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Dec 18th 2022, 8:40 PM
Community leader in Lebanon pays tribute to 'hero' Private Seán Rooney
Abdo Haddad is the Mukhtar in Tibnine, South Lebanon.
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Dec 17th 2022, 8:30 PM
Two soldiers who received minor injuries in Lebanon convoy attack discharged from hospital
Private Seán Rooney was killed in the attack and Trooper Shane Kearney was critically injured.
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Dec 17th 2022, 6:00 PM
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