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IDF Aggression Alarms Irish Peacekeepers in Lebanon

5/16/2025

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Tensions are rising in Lebanon as the Irish Defence Forces report aggressive maneuvers by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), raising alarms for Irish peacekeepers. Fortunately, all personnel remain unharmed. Unifil voiced serious concerns over IDF's actions, including gunfire near their base and laser targeting of patrols, as Ireland commits to another year with 340 troops on the ground.

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Tensions are rising in Lebanon as the Irish Defence Forces report aggressive maneuvers by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), raising alarms for Irish peacekeepers. Fortunately, all personnel remain unharmed. Unifil voiced serious concerns over IDF's actions, including gunfire near their base and laser targeting of patrols, as Ireland commits to another year with 340 troops on the ground.