Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon have assisted with both casualty and fire fighting assistance after a strike on the Ghanaian United Nations Post.
The strike happened in the town of Al-Qaouzah which is located 4km from Camp Shamrock, where Irish peacekeepers are stationed.
"Irish Defence Forces personnel of the 127th Infantry Battalion have responded and are providing both Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) and Fire Fighting assistance," the Defence Forces said in a statement.
All Irish personnel are "well and accounted for," they confirmed.
"We condemn any attack on UNIFIL personnel and remind all parties of their responsibility to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers," the statement added.
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In a post on social media, UNIFIL confirmed the strike and said they will investigate the circumstances of the event.
"Amidst heavy firing this evening, three peacekeepers were injured inside their base in Al Qawzah, southwestern Lebanon.
"The most severely injured has been transferred to hospital in Beirut for treatment. The two others are being treated in a UNIFIL medical facility. A fire on the base has been extinguished.
"Any attack on UNIFIL peacekeepers constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian law and of the Security Council Resolution 1701 and may amount to a war crime," the statement added.
"We strongly remind all actors of their obligations under international law to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and properties at all times."
'Reckless' strike
Taoiseach Micheál Martin strongly condemned what he described as a "reckless" strike on a UNIFIL base in southern Lebanon.
I strongly condemn the reckless strike on a UNIFIL base in southern Lebanon that has left a number of Ghanaian peacekeepers seriously injured. pic.twitter.com/Kmid2oRhFE
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) March 6, 2026
He said Irish peacekeepers came to the aid of the Ghanaian soldiers, and praised their "courage, resilience and professionalism".
"The role of peacekeepers is sacrosanct, and all should go above and beyond to prevent them from coming into harm's way," the Taoiseach said.
"I have been briefed on the latest situation, and all Irish personnel serving in Lebanon remain safe and accounted for," he added.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee also condemned the attack.
In a statement, Ms McEntee said the deteriorating security situation in Lebanon was "extremely worrying" and would "undoubtedly set back the years of progress made in the country".
"All necessary force protection measures continue to be observed. I condemn any attack on UNIFIL personnel and remind all parties of their responsibility to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers at all times," she said.
Ms McEntee said she condemned Hezbollah's attacks on Israel "in support of its Iranian sponsor" and the "menacing civilian communities in northern Israel".
Ghana's military said in a statement that the Ghanaian UNIFIL battalion headquarters came under "two missile attacks", adding that "two soldiers are critically injured, while one other has been traumatised".
In a statement, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned "Israeli attacks on Lebanon", adding that they had "even reached the point of a direct assault on UNIFIL".
UNIFIL has acted as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon for decades and was assisting the Lebanese army while it was dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure near the Israeli border after the last war opposing the Iran-backed group and Israel in 2024.
It plans to withdraw all troops from Lebanon by mid-2027.
Additional reporting AFP
