Taoiseach demands Israel stops firing on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has demanded Israel stops firing at UN peacekeepers in Lebanon amid its ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. The Taoiseach was speaking after two incidents in as many days resulted in injuries to four peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) at its headquarters in Naqoura. Ireland contributes 370 troops to the peacekeeping mission, set up in 1978 in part to confirm the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon. All Irish troops are accounted for, however, the Taoiseach has condemned the incidents and called for the continued implementation of UN Resolution 1701. Among other aims, the resolution calls for a full cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon to be replaced by Lebanese and UNIFIL forces. 'Full protection' "Israel must stop firing on UN peacekeepers serving with UNIFIL in Lebanon. Israel must listen to the voice and the concerns of the international community," said Mr Harris. "President…
13 Oct 00:00 · The Irish Post