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 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 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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