Irish Troops Unharmed After Rocket Hits Lebanon Peacekeeping Base
A rocket struck Camp Shamrock in southern Lebanon, causing minimal damage and no injuries among Irish peacekeepers.
- Irish peacekeepers stationed at Camp Shamrock in southern Lebanon are confirmed safe after a rocket hit the base.
- The rocket, identified as a Katyusha, landed in an unoccupied area, resulting in minimal ground damage.
- Authorities are investigating whether the rocket was intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome defense system or fell naturally.
- Taoiseach Simon Harris emphasized the importance of respecting international laws protecting peacekeepers.
- The incident highlights the ongoing volatility near the Israeli border, where peacekeepers operate under UNIFIL.
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