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Israeli police secure the site of an attack in Tel Aviv

Israel mobilise police reserves after deadly attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mobilised police and army reserves after separate attacks killed three people in the West Bank and Tel Aviv in the latest escalation of deadly violence.

World • 07 Apr 23

Militant group Hamas said several airstrikes had been carried out on Gaza

Explosions heard in Gaza after rocket attacks on Israel

Explosions have been heard in Gaza as warplanes flew overhead, a Reuters witness said, shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised a strong response to rockets fired at his country.

World • 06 Apr 23

Daylight saving time will now start 'at midnight on Wednesday to Thursday', caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati said

After clocks confusion, Lebanon to shift to summer time

Lebanon's caretaker government moved to clear up widespread confusion over daylight saving that left the crisis-hit country with two time zones and growing concerns over sectarian divisions.

World • 27 Mar 23

A clock tower in Beirut's Jdeideh district

Lebanon clock change confusion deepens divisions

Lebanon woke up in two time zones this morning amid an escalating dispute between political and religious authorities over a decision to extend winter time for a month.

Lebanon • 26 Mar 23

Micheál Martin, who is visiting Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon, lays a wreath to honour the Irish troops in the UN mission

Tributes paid to Pte Rooney as Tánaiste meets troops

Friends of Private Seán Rooney, who died in an attack in southern Lebanon in December, have described a supportive friend and dedicated soldier who "will never be forgotten".

Ireland • 16 Feb 23

Irish UNIFIL troops pictured at their base in the southern Lebanese village of al-Tiri last month

Martin to meet Irish UNIFIL troops in visit to Lebanon

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin travels to Lebanon today and will meet Irish troops serving with UNIFIL in the south of the country - his first time to do so since taking up the role in December.

Ireland • 25 Jan 23

Irish UN peacekeepers check the site where a UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL convoy came under attack

Hope of delivering justice after deadly Lebanon attack?

News broke this week that the Lebanese authorities are questioning a suspect concerning the attack on four Irish peacekeepers in al-Aqbiya in south Lebanon that left Private Seán Rooney dead and Trooper Shane Kearney seriously injured.

World • 29 Dec 22

Private Seán Rooney was killed in Lebanon on 14 December

Arrest in Lebanon linked to death of Irish soldier

The Lebanese army has detained a main suspect in the killing of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney in a move coordinated with the powerful armed group Hezbollah, two security sources and a Hezbollah spokesperson said.

World • 26 Dec 22

Irish UN peacekeepers check the site of last week's deadly attack

Will Hezbollah cooperate in Lebanon investigation?

The big debate in Lebanon this week provides an insight into the fragility of the state.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Dec 22

The Irish unit was attacked in Al-Aqbiya in southern Lebanon last Wednesday

Lebanon identifies suspects in Rooney killing - source

Lebanese investigators have identified suspects in the fatal shooting of an Irish United Nations peacekeeper whose vehicle came under fire earlier this month, a judicial official told AFP news agency.

Ireland • 22 Dec 22

Trooper Shane Kearney was seriously injured in the attack in Lebanon

Injured UN peacekeeper returns to Ireland

The Defence Forces has confirmed that injured Irish UN peacekeeper Shane Kearney has landed at Casement Aerodrome on a special medical aircraft.

Ireland • 21 Dec 22

The coffin carrying Seán Rooney's body is brought to an Air Corps plane at Beirut Airport (Pic: UNIFIL)

Body of Irish soldier leaves Beirut for Ireland

The body of Irish UN peacekeeper Seán Rooney has left Beirut in Lebanon on an Air Corps plane this afternoon.

Ireland • 18 Dec 22

Defence Forces personnel at their UNIFIL base in south Lebanon

Deadly attack in Lebanon focus of three investigations

RTÉ Correspondent Paul Cunningham reports from Lebanon on what is known about the shooting dead of UN peacekeeper Seán Rooney in an attack that left his colleague Trooper Shane Kearney critically injured.

World • 18 Dec 22

Irish troops at the site of the attack in Al-Aqbiya

Army personnel on way to Lebanon to support inquiry

A team of eight Defence Forces personnel are travelling to Lebanon today to support members of the battalion of Private Seán Rooney.

Ireland • 17 Dec 22

Private Seán Rooney was shot dead while serving with the 121st Infantry Battalion on a UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

Taoiseach vows to 'get the truth' over Lebanon shooting

The Taoiseach has said the Defence Forces are sending a multidisciplinary team to Lebanon to assist the UNIFIL investigation over the killing of peacekeeper Seán Rooney.

Ireland • 16 Dec 22

A soldier attends a ceremony to remember fallen peacekeepers in May of this year in Lebanon

Irish peacekeeping ties with Lebanon span over 60 years

The Government proudly declares that Irish participation in UN peacekeeping operations represents the longest unbroken record of any nation in the world.

Analysis and Comment • 15 Dec 22

File picture of the route travelled by the Irish peacekeepers

Route peacekeepers took a familiar stretch of road

The route that Irish peacekeepers were on when their armoured vehicle came under attack last night is a familiar stretch of road for members of the Defence Forces deployed to southern Lebanon.

Lebanon • 15 Dec 22

President Michael D Higgins offered his 'deepest condolences' to the soldier's family (File image)

President mourns life lost 'serving the United Nations'

President Michael D Higgins has said the Irish peacekeeper who died after his convoy came under attack in Lebanon, lost his life serving the people of Ireland, the UN and "all those wishing for peace in our shared world".

Ireland • 15 Dec 22

Private Seán Rooney was from Co Donegal and his home unit was 27 Infantry Battalion in Dundalk

Investigation after Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said he does not accept assurances from Hezbollah that it was not involved in an attack in which a 24-year-old Irish soldier serving with the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon was killed and another seriously wounded.

Ireland • 15 Dec 22

Adam and Erica Hickey wait for their dad to arrive at Dublin Airport

Joy as families welcome home Irish troops from Lebanon

Families began arriving at Dublin airport early this afternoon to welcome back troops from the 120th Battalion - who had been deployed in May to South Lebanon.

Ireland • 24 Nov 22

A cloud of dust rose over the port after the collapse

Eight more silos collapse in blast-hit Beirut port

Eight more grain silos at Beirut port have collapsed after they were damaged in the devastating 2020 explosion, in the third such collapse in a month.

World • 23 Aug 22

The remnants of the massive silos began to crumble this week, with several collapsing on Sunday

Beirut silos collapse on second anniversary of blast

At least two more silos at Beirut's port have collapsed, as crowds gathered at the site to mark two years since a large-scale explosion there.

World • 04 Aug 22

The Irish, UN and Lebanese flags flying during a medal parade in UNIFIL Lebanon

UN calls for guarantees as peacekeepers 'threatened'

The UN's mission in Lebanon has called for the country's military to guarantee the security of its peacekeepers, alleging personnel were "threatened" by armed men yesterday.

World • 13 Jun 22

Micheál Martin is being accompanied by Defence Minister Simon Coveney and Defence Forces Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy

Taoiseach pays tribute to Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has saluted the dedication and bravery of Irish peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, saying the nation values and respects their work.

Ireland • 29 May 22

Crowded and flooded refugee camp conditions in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley (pic: Sawa for Development and Aid)

Syrian families due in Ireland flee poverty in Lebanon

Close to 80 Syrian refugees are due to arrive in Ireland later this week - following two year wait to depart Lebanon, which is facing growing food insecurity.

World • 15 May 22

Lebanon