Firing at Unifil positions is breach of international law, Harris tells Herzog

Taoiseach Simon Harris speaking to Israeli President Isaac Herzog (Government Information Service/PA)

Taoiseach Simon Harris has raised “serious concern” with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog after Israeli forces fired on UN peacekeeping posts in southern Lebanon.

Mr Harris and Mr Herzog held a phone call on Monday, where the Iri Government said the Taoiseach emphasised that Unifil’s (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) role and mandate should be fully respected.