Irish Peacekeepers On The Frontline Between Israel And Lebanon

The attention of people around the world has been captured by the presence of Irish soldiers standing in the way of the Israel Defence Forces as they launch an invasion of Lebanon in a bid to defeat militant group Hezbollah. In an area where Irish troops have been stationed so long that some locals have picked up Irish accents, personal ties go deep. The chief of staff of Ireland's defence forces has said Irish troops will "stay strong" in the face of Israeli orders to leave their positions following a spate of attacks on UN outposts. How did the peace force come to be there, and what comes next? Naomi and Tim speak to reporters on the ground and sum up how the conflict reached its present point, and Ireland's unique role in the region. We hear from Sally Hayden about her reporting on the ongoing bombing of Beirut, while Hannah McCarthy explains what the Irish peacekeepers have been facing, and what may lie behind Israel's tactics. For bonus episodes and to support the podcast, join us on Patreon:

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Irish Peacekeepers On The Frontline Between Israel And Lebanon is an episode from The Irish Passport by The Irish Passport.

This episode is 54:02 long.

This episode was published on Oct 19, 2024.

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