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Hezbollah and Israel exchange heavy fire amid fear of widening conflict
Hezbollah and Israel exchange heavy fire amid fear of widening conflict
'If Hezbollah has not understood the message, I promise you, it will understand the message,' said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

Escalating terror in Gaza and Lebanon only serves one purpose: bloody war
Escalating terror in Gaza and Lebanon only serves one purpose: bloody war
The latest escalation by Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet appears to be another fatal blow, not just for the prospects of peace, but for innocent people across the Middle East

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Dail returns
Explosions in Lebanon mark an 'unacceptable escalation of violence', says Tánaiste
Micheál Martin said the detonations risked inflaming an already tense situation in the Middle East, increasing 'the risk of a wider conflict in the region'

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

At least 20 dead and 450 hurt in fresh wave of explosions across Lebanon
At least 20 dead and 450 hurt in fresh wave of explosions across Lebanon
12 people were killed and nearly 3,000 others were wounded in explosions across Lebanon on Tuesday

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Hezbollah vows retaliation after exploding pagers kill at least 9 and hurt almost 3,000
Hezbollah vows retaliation after exploding pagers kill at least 9 and hurt almost 3,000
The Lebanese Health Minister said nine people were killed and more than 2,750 wounded in the pager explosions, 200 of them critically.

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Eight dead and more than 2,700 injured after pagers explode in Lebanon
Eight dead and more than 2,700 injured after pagers explode in Lebanon
Lebanon's information minister Ziad Makary said the government condemned the detonation of the pagers as an 'Israeli aggression'

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Netanyahu faces Israeli calls for broader strikes against Hezbollah
Netanyahu faces Israeli calls for broader strikes against Hezbollah
Benny Gantz and Itamar Ben-Gvir say prime minister needs to remove the threat in the north completely

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

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Ireland criticised for 'freeloading' on other states to evacuate citizens
The State has only one military plane capable of airlifting a maximum of 20 people a time out of Lebanon, and they would have to be transferred to Cyprus

Sun, 25 Aug, 2024

Irish in Lebanon warned not to rely on evacuation in event of war
Irish in Lebanon warned not to rely on evacuation in event of war
A Department of Foreign Affairs spokesman said it has 'undertaken significant contingency planning to prepare for a possible consular crisis as a result of an escalation in Lebanon'

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

Adolescent drinking beer
Irish Examiner view: The anonymity of teenagers appearing in court may be coming to an end
Few people would agree that young people should be able to vote from the age of 16 but should not be identified as a killer if convicted

Mon, 05 Aug, 2024

Irish citizens could be evacuated from Lebanon on new Defence Forces planes if tensions escalate
Irish citizens could be evacuated from Lebanon on new Defence Forces planes if tensions escalate
Department of Foreign Affairs 'strongly advises' citizens 'not to rely on evacuation options' if commercial flights out are available'

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024

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Climbing out from the depths of hell four years after Beirut Port explosion
Four years after a massive explosion ripped Beirut apart, the scars have yet to heal. Colin Sheridan talks to one family rebuilding their lives after the death of their two-year-old son

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024

Evacuating Irish citizens from Lebanon would be a 'complex operation', department says 
Evacuating Irish citizens from Lebanon would be a 'complex operation', department says 
The Department of Foreign Affairs has warned people that 'in light of the unpredictability of the situation, events could escalate with very little warning'

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

Questions raised over spike in Irish exports to Israel as Middle East tensions escalate
Questions raised over spike in Irish exports to Israel as Middle East tensions escalate
Tánaiste Micheál Martin 'urged' Irish citizens in Lebanon to get commercial flights out, warning that 'we may be limited in the assistance we can provide'

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

What would war between Israel and Hezbollah mean for the Middle East?
What would war between Israel and Hezbollah mean for the Middle East?
The decades-long, low-intensity conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah has become more volatile since the Hamas attack of October 7, but any escalation would be catastrophic

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Micheál Martin slams Chief Rabbi for his 'very good ratio' remark about deaths in Gaza
Micheál Martin slams Chief Rabbi for his 'very good ratio' remark about deaths in Gaza
Yoni Wieder had told the Irish Examiner there has been a 'very good ratio' of civilian deaths to Hamas fighters killed

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Gardaí complete probe into death of Private Sean Rooney
Gardaí complete probe into death of Private Sean Rooney
The Garda file has been submitted to the Dublin City Coroner

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Tanaiste Micheal Martin visit to Lebanon
'Fear is always there' for Irish peacekeepers stationed in Lebanon
Those manning a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon camp have become used to the regular descents underground to escape potential missiles

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Tanaiste Micheal Martin visit to Lebanon
Irish peacekeepers in crossfire as Lebanon situation 'tense and unpredictable'
Since November, Irish peacekeepers have had to retreat for cover in bunkers hundreds of times, sometimes multiple times a day and for periods of up to seven hours

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Citywest Hotel and Refugee Centre
Government to extend Citywest hotel lease for refugees out to May 2025
Around 81,000 people who fled the war in Ukraine and a further 8,000 international protection applicants have been accommodated at Citywest since 2022

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

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S Paul Kearns: I woke my girls at 1am to leave Tel Aviv. The bombs were already in the air
Just before midnight last Saturday, Israelis saw the matter-of-fact announcement on TV: Iran had just launched hundreds of missiles. Thus began what may have been the eeriest two hours in Israel’s recent history

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Our posturing on Gaza makes Ireland complicit too
Our posturing on Gaza makes Ireland complicit too
Ireland is lauded for speaking up on Palestine, but it's not enough, writes Colin Sheridan

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

Defence Forces' medal parade interrupted by shelling in southern Lebanon
Defence Forces' medal parade interrupted by shelling in southern Lebanon
It is not clear who shot the video but it helps illustrate how close some explosions have been to the base since Israel invaded Gaza

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Government gets message loud and clear
Letters to the Editor: Government gets message loud and clear
In relation to the huge no votes in the referendum, do the Government parties and opposition parties, all whom advocated yes votes, recognise at all how out of touch they are from the electorate?My wife and I conceived in late 2019, then covid and ...

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Cork housing figures a reminder of current crisis
Irish Examiner view: Cork housing figures a reminder of current crisis
Yesterday in these pages, Paul Hosford reported on a statistic regarding public housing in this country — namely, more than 1,100 social houses in Cork City are currently stalled at various stages of the planning process.

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Ministerial Review of the Lebanon Bound 42nd Infantry Group in Dublin
Here's what it's like to serve abroad with the Defence Forces at Christmas
As the rest of the country downs tools and celebrates together, our men and women overseas are far from forgotten, writes Colin Sheridan

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Worldwide effects of the Gaza conflict
Irish Examiner view: Worldwide effects of the Gaza conflict
As well as the unspeakable suffering of innocent people in the region, the violence is having knock-on effects around the globe

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Investigation into fatal Lebanon attack on Irish soldiers 'still underway' despite suspect's release on bail, UN mission told
Investigation into fatal Lebanon attack on Irish soldiers 'still underway' despite suspect's release on bail, UN mission told
One of the main suspects, Mohammad Ayad, was released on bail earlier this month, on medical grounds

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Letters to the Editor: The true war crime is using civilians as a human shield
Letters to the Editor: The true war crime is using civilians as a human shield
One reader says Israel is trying to minimise civilian casualties, while others consider the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, West Bank settlements, and the threat hanging over Lebanon

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

123rd Infantry Battalion Deployment Mission Readiness Exercise
Irish troops going to Middle East for peacekeeping duties face 'volatile' situation
Unifil mission prepares to go out to peacekeeping line between Israel and Lebanon

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Israel bombards Gaza, Lebanon as Netanyahu convenes war cabinet
Israel bombards Gaza, Lebanon as Netanyahu convenes war cabinet
In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, two Palestinians were killed at the Jalazone refugee camp near Ramallah, the Palestinian health ministry said on Monday

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

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Irish troops prepared for upsurge in violence following Gaza hospital bombing
Troops deployed on the Israel/Lebanon border have twice been forced to take shelter as the both sides fire missiles over their heads

Wed, 18 Oct, 2023

Irish soldiers take shelter in south Lebanon amid 'sporadic' fire across border with Israel
Irish soldiers take shelter in south Lebanon amid 'sporadic' fire across border with Israel
Unifil troops took shelter in 'Groundhog' measures but will continue their peacekeeping operations in the tense border region

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023

Fiancée pens tribute to Pte Seán Rooney on what would have been their wedding day
Fiancée pens tribute to Pte Seán Rooney on what would have been their wedding day
Tuesday, August 8, would have been Pte Seán Rooney and Hollaí Nic Conaill Óig's wedding day

Fri, 11 Aug, 2023

Five men facing execution for killing of Private Seán Rooney
Five men facing execution for killing of Private Seán Rooney
According to local reports, a military court that charged the men claims they were part of a Hezbollah-led militia

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Private Seán Rooney to be honoured at UN headquarters in New York
Private Seán Rooney to be honoured at UN headquarters in New York
The Irish Ambassador to the UN will receive a medal on behalf of the family of the Irish peacekeeper

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Soldiers head for Lebanon under 'no illusions' about dangers after death of Pte Seán Rooney
Soldiers head for Lebanon under 'no illusions' about dangers after death of Pte Seán Rooney
Ahead of the troops' departure for Lebanon, Defence Minister Micheál Martin was unable to say when the investigation into Pte Rooney's death would conclude but said 'no stone will be left unturned'

Thu, 04 May, 2023

Ronnie Chatah, the storyteller who refuses to let Beirut forget its troubled past
Ronnie Chatah, the storyteller who refuses to let Beirut forget its troubled past
Ronnie Chatah has channelled his energy into a podcast which gives a platform to many of those who, like Ronnie, lost loved ones to political assassination, write Hannah McCarthy

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Results of probe into Pte Seán Rooney's death may be months away
Results of probe into Pte Seán Rooney's death may be months away
Department of Defence said it is not possible to say whether or not the Defence Forces’ own investigation will be completed by the end of the year

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Government to review Ireland's peacekeeping missions abroad amid staffing crisis
Government to review Ireland's peacekeeping missions abroad amid staffing crisis
It is understood one of the main missions it is looking at is its peacekeeping commitment in southwest Syria

Wed, 22 Feb, 2023

Syrian refugees in Lebanon: 'People are desperately in need of some little bit of help'
Syrian refugees in Lebanon: 'People are desperately in need of some little bit of help'
Charity workers are concerned that the dire situation in Lebanon is going largely unnoticed in a humanitarian news agenda dominated by Ukraine

Fri, 03 Feb, 2023

Camp Shamrock fights hard to come to terms with Seán Rooney's death
Camp Shamrock fights hard to come to terms with Seán Rooney's death
Behind the daily routines, Camp Shamrock is still coming to terms with the death of Private Seán Rooney, writes Neil Michael

Sat, 28 Jan, 2023

Martin lays wreath for Seán Rooney and other deceased Defence Forces soldiers in Lebanon
Pte Seán Rooney a 'genuine' man who will never be forgotten
Friend's emotional tribute as Tánaiste honours soldier's memory at wreath-laying ceremony

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

Martin lays wreath for Seán Rooney and other deceased Defence Forces soldiers in Lebanon
Martin lays wreath for Seán Rooney and other deceased Defence Forces soldiers in Lebanon
Pte Rooney earlier described as a 'fine example of the best' by camp commander

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023

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