Israeli soldiers again fired at UN peacekeepers this week, say Unifil

A United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (Unifil) spokesperson said the Israeli Defence Force 'as deliberately damaged camera, lighting, and communications equipment at some of these positions'. Picture: Defence Forces

UN peacekeepers, which includes Irish soldiers, have told how members were fired upon yet again by Israeli Defence Force members this week.

In a statement posted on social media, a United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (Unifil) spokesperson said: "On October 22, peacekeepers on duty at a permanent observation post near Dhayra were observing IDF soldiers conducting house clearing operations nearby.