An Israeli air strike narrowly missed Irish soldiers serving with the United Nations in Lebanon, as shown in recently released footage by the Israel Defense Forces. The vehicles carrying the soldiers were just 50 meters away from the targeted location when the strike occurred.
All eight peacekeepers involved in the patrol, six Irish and two Polish, were thankfully unharmed. The incident occurred near Camp Shamrock, the main base for Irish peacekeepers in southern Lebanon.
The Israeli military released footage of strikes in southern Lebanon in response to unmanned aerial vehicles crossing into Israeli territory. The Irish Defence Forces have not yet commented on the incident, as an investigation is ongoing.
Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin expressed concern over the incident, highlighting the escalation of the war in Lebanon. Vehicles the soldiers were in sustained damage, indicating the seriousness of the situation.
Lebanese media outlets have shared footage of the aftermath, revealing significant destruction in the area. More details are expected to emerge as the investigation unfolds.