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Ireland Rejects Israel's Request to Withdraw Peacekeepers Amid Israeli Threats

Oct 6, 2024, 01:06 PM

Ireland has been deploying peacekeepers in southern Lebanon as part of the UN Interim Peacekeeping Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for the past 18 years. Recently, Ireland rejected Israel's request to withdraw its troops from the region. Despite Israeli threats against its peacekeepers, Ireland has maintained its position, with Irish troops continuing to hold their ground in designated areas, even refusing to follow IDF evacuation orders. The situation has led to tensions, with Ireland condemning the threats as 'outrageous'. Lebanon is considered an American ally.