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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rebecca Black

Defence Forces offer olive branches to ‘keep peace, not enforce it’

Tanaiste Simon Harris speaks to troops during his visit Camp Shamrock (Niall Carson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Nestled among the hills of south Lebanon is a little known corner of Ireland where peacekeepers have been faithfully operating for decades.

It is a juxtaposition of scenic olive trees and sunshine, alongside destroyed towns and villages and the almost constant presence of watchful drones.

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