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Hezbollah ‘supporter’ detained in probe of UN peacekeeper killing

A Hezbollah spokesperson says the detained suspect is a supporter of the group but not a member.

Al Jazeera · Dec 26, 2022

Lebanon Detains Hezbollah Supporter in Probe of Irish UN Peacekeeper’s Killing

The Lebanese army detained over the weekend a main suspect in the recent killing of an Irish UN peacekeeper in a move coordinated with the Hezbollah party, two security sources and a Hezbollah spokesperson said. The man is a supporter of the Iran-backed party, but not a member of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 26, 2022

Lebanon detains Hezbollah supporter in probe of Irish U.N. peacekeeper's killing

The Lebanese army detained over the weekend a main suspect in the recent killing of an Irish U.N. peacekeeper in a move coordinated with powerful armed group Hezbollah, two security sources and a Hezbollah spokesperson said.

Reuters · Dec 26, 2022

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Hezbollah terror group 'hands over man suspected of killing Irish soldier Sean Rooney'

It comes just days after the Lebanese authorities vowed that they would do everything to catch Sean’s killers

Irish Mirror · Dec 25, 2022

Hezbollah Reportedly Turns Over Suspect in Shooting of UNIFIL Convoy in Lebanon

Hezbollah reportedly turned over a suspect in the shooting of a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy that left one peacekeeper dead last week. An informed source told Asharq Al-Awsat that the incident “called for raising the level of coordination between the Lebanese army and international forces”. Pvt.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 25, 2022

Lebanon Pursues Suspect in Killing of Irish Peacekeeper

Lebanese military intelligence held on Thursday a number of people for their testimony and narrow down suspects in the attack on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) last week that left an Irish peacekeeper dead. Pvt. Seán Rooney, 23, was killed and three others wounded when their unidentified…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 23, 2022

Wounded Irish Peacekeeper Will Be Evacuated from Lebanon

A wounded Irish UN peacekeeper in Lebanon was transferred on Wednesday from a hospital to Beirut's international airport to be medically evacuated to Ireland. Unidentified attackers opened fire on 22-year-old Pvt. Shane Kearney and three other Irish soldiers with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) last week as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 21, 2022

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Lebanon Pledges to 'Punish' Killers of Irish Soldier

Lebanon on Monday pledged, through its caretaker Defense Minister, Maurice Sleem, to punish “everyone responsible” for last Wednesday’s fatal shooting of an Irish soldier. The convoy of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came under fire near the village of al-Aaqbiya late Wednesday, also wounding three other peacekeepers.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 20, 2022

Lebanon: Rahi Urges State Control of Illegitimate Weapons after Assault on UNIFIL

Lebanon’s Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi urged on Monday the Lebanese state to seize all illegal weapons in the country and embark on implementing UN resolution 1701. Rahi’s calls came following a deadly incident that claimed the life of an Irish soldier of the UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) operating in southern Lebanon.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 19, 2022

Body of brave Irish soldier killed in ambush to arrive in Dublin today

Sean Rooney, 23, was shot dead while on United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon last week

Dublin Live · Dec 19, 2022

UN and Lebanon Hold Memorial for Killed Irish Peacekeeper

The Lebanese army and UN peacekeepers held a memorial at the Beirut airport on Sunday for an Irish soldier killed by a mob that opened fire last week at two vehicles belonging to the UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. The attack that killed 24-year-old Pvt.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 18, 2022

UN and Lebanon hold memorial for killed Irish peacekeeper

The Lebanese army and U.N. peacekeepers have held a memorial at Beirut airport for an Irish soldier killed in southern Lebanon last week

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022

Washington Condemns in ‘Strongest Terms’ Attack on UNIFIL in Lebanon

The United States condemned in the strongest terms the violent attack on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers on Wednesday that left one Irish service member dead and three wounded. It called upon the Lebanese government to urgently investigate the attack, hold those responsible accountable, and prevent…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 18, 2022

Childhood friend of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon ambush 'felt heart break' at news

Sean Rooney was murdered on Wednesday after his vehicle was ambushed by a violent mob in Lebanon.

Irish Mirror · Dec 18, 2022

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Irish Mirror · Dec 17, 2022

Fiance of slain Irish soldier tells of heartbreaking last interaction as mission to track down killer begins

Grieving Holly McConnellogue says brave Sean, who was gunned down in the Lebanon while on a UN peacekeeping mission, was doing a second stint in the war-torn Middle Eastern country so that he could save for their wedding day.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022

Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on UNIFIL in Southern Lebanon

Saudi Arabia condemned on Friday the attack against a convoy of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The Foreign Ministry called for an immediate and transparent probe into the attack that left an Irish soldier dead. It stressed the Kingdom’s rejection of all forms of violence, underling its…

Irish Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

Irish soldier Private Sean Rooney is 48th Defence Forces member to die serving with UN in Lebanon

As well as soldiers being killed in action, several of the 47 died in accidents or from sudden illness while serving with UNIFIL

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 16, 2022

UN Force in Lebanon Urges Swift Probe into Irish Peacekeeper’s Death

The United Nations' peacekeeping force in south Lebanon on Friday urged Beirut to ensure a "speedy" investigation into an Irish soldier's shooting death near the Israeli border. The peacekeeper's convoy came under fire late Wednesday near the village of Al-Aqbiya, the Irish military said, wounding three other members of the…

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The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

UN car hit by deadly gunfire likely strayed off main road in Lebanon’s blackouts

The vehicle is presumed to have got lost in the darkness and ended up in the small coastal town

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 16, 2022

Lebanon Officially Condemns Attack on UNIFIL amid Calls for Investigations

Lebanon officially condemned the shooting at a UNIFIL convoy that led to the killing of a soldier from the Irish battalion. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri denounced an “unfortunate and reprehensible incident,” while caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati stressed “the need for the relevant authorities to conduct the necessary investigations to…

Irish Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

Irish soldier Sean Rooney died a hero trying to save his colleagues in Lebanon ambush

The 23-year-old was shot in the head as he drove an armoured jeep away from the crowd of attackers

Irish Mirror · Dec 15, 2022

Picture emerges of Irish soldier injured in attack that killed colleague in Lebanon as he remains in hospital

Private Sean Rooney from Donegal was killed in the same attack

Dublin Live · Dec 15, 2022

Irish soldier killed on peacekeeping duty in Lebanon named

Two armed vehicles carrying eight personnel came under small arms fire on Wednesday night while travelling to Beirut

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

Irish peacekeeping soldier killed in Lebanon attack named

Private Sean Rooney, 23, from Newtowncunningham in Co Donegal, died when his convoy came under fire.

Belfast Live · Dec 15, 2022

Irish soldier killed in Lebanon attack named as Donegal native Private Seán Rooney

The 23-year-old was killed in the Middle East on December 14

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