Fears as mortar bombs launched into Golan Heights

Defence Minster Simon Coveney has voiced concerns about mortar bombs being launched into the Golan Heights where Irish peacekeeping troops are stationed.

Two UN peacekeepers were hurt in strikes on the Israeli-occupied territory from neighbouring Syria.

While Mr Coveney confirmed that no Irish soldiers were caught up in the incident, he warned that the situation remained volatile, where the Irish 46th Infantry Group is based at Camp Ziouani.