1 week ago 'Serious attack': Israeli drones drop grenades near UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Unifil said the Israeli military had been informed in advance of the peacekeeping force’s road clearance work in the area.

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2 w. ago US denies Palestinian officials visas for UN summit on their own statehood

The extraordinary move shows how US President Donald Trump is continuing to indulge its close ally, Israel.

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2 w. ago UN Security Council votes to keep peacekeepers in Lebanon until 2027

Irish peacekeepers will remain in Lebanon for two years ahead of drawdown period

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2 w. ago United Nations votes to windup Irish involved Lebanon peacekeeping mission

The latest draft resolution schedules the end of the mission for 31 December 2026, followed by a ‘safe drawdown and withdrawal within one year’.

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2 w. ago Tánaiste welcomes move to allow Irish peacekeepers to stay in Lebanon until 2027

Simon Harris said the idea of having peacekeepers leaving soon would have been ‘wholly irresponsible’.

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2 w. ago Simon Harris welcomes proposals to delay withdrawal of Unifil forces

Irish peacekeepers will remain in Lebanon for two years ahead of draw-down period

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2 w. ago Simon Harris welcomes proposals to delay withdrawal of Unifil forces in Lebanon

Irish peacekeepers will remain in Lebanon for two years ahead of draw-down period

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2 w. ago UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, where Irish soldiers have served for decades, looks set to end

The latest draft resolution schedules the end of the mission for 31 December 2026, followed by a ‘safe drawdown and withdrawal within one year’.

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2 w. ago UN vote on future of Lebanon peacekeeping postponed as negotiations continue behind closed doors

The US wants the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah’s power in the area patrolled by Unifil troops.

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2 w. ago Irish troops will continue in overseas missions even if Unifil ends, says defence forces chief

UN’s peacekeeping mission in Lebanon under threat on Monday as Israel and US oppose deployment

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2 w. ago UN Security Council set to vote on future of Lebanon peacekeeping mission involving Irish troops

The US wants the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah’s power in the area patrolled by Unifil troops.

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2 w. ago All eyes on US veto as UN set to vote on future of Lebanon peacekeeping involving Irish troops

The US wants the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah’s power in the area patrolled by Unifil troops.

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3 w. ago US envoy calls on Israel to honour Lebanon ceasefire agreement ahead of crucial peacekeeper vote

US envoy Tom Barrack called on Israel to meet its agreement that ended its war with Hezbollah, after the Lebanese government launched a process to disarm the militant group.

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