Irish peacekeeping troops escape injury after Lebanon camp struck by rocket

Irish peacekeeping troops escape injury after Lebanon camp struck by rocket

A UN vehicle stationed at Camp Shamrock. Pictures: Hannah McCarthy

An Irish peacekeeping base in south Lebanon, known as Camp Shamrock, was hit by a rocket on Wednesday afternoon. 

No injuries were reported at the camp, known as United Nations Post 2-45, is close to the Israeli border and is close to areas controlled by Hezbollah.

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