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Ireland’s traditional “triple lock” mechanism requires three approvals before deploying more than 12 Defence Forces personnel overseas: authorization from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), approval by the Government, and endorsement by Dáil Éireann. However, the Government is proposing to amend this mechanism by removing the necessity for UNSC authorization. Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris is set to …

Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, has stated that certain countries, including Spain, Ireland, and Norway, are “legally obligated” to accept Palestinian refugees. His remarks come as he directs the Israeli military to develop a plan for the “voluntary departure” of Gaza residents. This directive follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent declaration that the United States intends to assume control over …