Israel’s latest strike on Beirut is likely precursor of wider military operation
Binyamin Netanyahu’s government says it will act aggressively to prevent Hizbullah reasserting a presence in southern Lebanon
Hizbullah
‘It was a lovely place’: Life in southern Lebanon under Israel’s ‘remote occupation’
One year after a ceasefire with Israel, some residents are returning to live under the hum of surveillance drones
Israel says it killed Hizbullah official in first strike on Beirut in months
Iran-backed militant group warned not to rearm and rebuild
Israel steps up strikes on southern Lebanon aimed at blocking Hizbullah revival
Attacks on villages kill 14 people in past 24 hours, including 13 in Palestinian refugee camp
Israeli attack kills 13 people in Lebanese city of Sidon
Israel’s military claims it struck Hamas militants who it said were operating in crowded Palestinian refugee camp
Israel carries out heavy airstrikes on south Lebanon
Israel claims it is hitting Hizbullah targets and trying to stop group from rebuilding despite year-long ceasefire
Israel accuses Beirut of ‘dragging feet’ on Hizbullah, threatens to ‘intensify’ response
Lebanese government must honour commitment to disarm Iran-backed group, says Tel Aviv
Lebanese president orders army to confront Israeli soldiers after worker killed in raid
Killing has led to widespread anger over repeated violations of Lebanese sovereignty by Israel
‘We were raised up with the Irish since 1978, and suddenly they are pulling out’
Planned withdrawal of Unifil troops from Lebanon will ‘embolden’ Israeli military, locals fear
UK prosecutors to appeal decision to throw out terror case against Kneecap rapper
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (27) accused of displaying Hizbullah flag and saying ‘up Hamas’ at 2024 London gig
Kneecap rapper Mo Chara’s barrister was on crutches, yet looked ready to dance a jig
Jubilation at Woolwich Crown Court after prosecution against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is thrown out
Lebanon: Three children among five killed in Israeli drone attack
PM Nawaf Salam calls strike a ‘deliberate crime against civilians’ one year into Israel’s escalation of bombardments
Kneecap barred from entering Canada for ‘displaying hate symbols targeting Jewish community’
Irish rap trio will have to cancel October tour dates in Toronto and Vancouver after government decision
UN Security Council set to renew Lebanon peacekeepers for final time
Security Council to vote to extend peacekeeping mission until end of 2026
Potential end of Lebanon peacekeeping mandate brings focus on misuse of vetoes by US, Catherine Connolly says
Presidency candidate has had ‘very positive’ response from Sinn Féin members but respects party’s process around contesting election
Kneecap cancel sellout US tour as Mo Chara’s court date approaches
The 15-date tour had been due to begin at the start of October
Irish troops will continue in overseas missions even if Unifil ends, says defence forces chief
UN’s peacekeeping mission in Lebanon under threat on Monday as Israel and US oppose deployment
Israel claims Lebanese intelligence officer covered up murder of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney
Private Seán Rooney died after his UN vehicle came under attack in Lebanon in 2022
Lebanon begins disarmament of Palestinian factions in refugee camps
Hamas, which is not part of the process, described the handover of weapons as an ‘internal matter within the Fatah movement’
UN Security Council urged to renew Unifil’s mandate in south Lebanon
Council set to vote on peacekeeping force’s continued deployment, which has support of Lebanon’s president
Spectre of civil war looms large over Lebanon after Hizbullah warning
Islamist group vows ‘no life’ in country if government seeks to remove Iran-backed militia
US plan for Lebanon proposes disarming Hizbullah by year-end and Israeli withdrawal
Government ministers from Iran-backed group and Muslim Shia allies withdraw from cabinet meeting in protest at discussions
‘A sham trial process’: Mother of Private Seán Rooney criticises Lebanese court
‘What happened in Lebanon was not justice,’ says Natasha Rooney
Lebanese authorities know where man sentenced to death for killing Pte Seán Rooney is, Irish officials believe
Rooney
Kneecap concert advertisement is banned from London Underground
Transport for London rejects poster featuring likeness of a balaclava, deeming advert as ‘likely to cause offence’
Hizbullah and Iran suspected of involvement in MV Matthew smuggling operation
Investigators believe Kinahan organised crime group among transnational gangs linked to €157m seizure
Defence Forces concerned about sensitive information being revealed at inquest of Private Seán Rooney
Pte Rooney (24) was killed in attack on peacekeeper convoy in Lebanon in 2022
Kneecap owes Keir Starmer, the BBC and Helen from Wales a thank you
If Kneecap’s pro-Palestine stance is noisy and relentless, it’s right up there with the band’s marketing nous
Kneecap would not face prosecution under new Irish anti-terrorism laws, Minister insists
Band member Mo Chara has been prosecuted for allegedly displaying Hizbullah flag at London concert
Terrorism inquiry into Kneecap’s alleged call to murder Tory MPs dropped, Met Police confirms
Force says alleged offences happened outside the statutory time limit for prosecution and decision does not impact other prosecution
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Tánaiste lobbies European partners amid concern for Irish deployment in Lebanon
Unifil mission requires UN Security Council vote amid fears US will act to end or scale it back
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