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On May 29, 2025, Irish peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were subjected to gunfire from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) while assisting civilians near the village of Yaroun, approximately 10 kilometers from Camp Shamrock, the Irish base along the Blue Line. The joint patrol, comprising six Irish soldiers and members of the Lebanese Armed …

The Irish Cabinet has granted approval to begin drafting legislation that would prohibit trade in goods originating from territories occupied by Israel. The initiative, introduced by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris, marks a renewed legislative effort aimed at aligning Ireland’s trade practices with its human rights commitments in foreign policy. The proposed legislation will now advance to …