US politicsfromwww.independent.co.uk6 days agoThe Trump administration wants to end the UN peacekeeping in Lebanon. Europe is pushing backThe future of U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon impacts U.S. relations and Middle Eastern security.
UK newsfromIrish Independent2 months agoGovernment lodges formal demarche over Israeli soldiers firing at Irish peacekeepers in LebanonIreland condemns Israeli actions in Lebanon, highlighting threats to peacekeepers' safety.
fromIrish Independent2 months agoIrish peacekeepers fired on by Israeli troops in Lebanon as Taoiseach Micheal Martin decries 'engineered campaign' against Ireland"While I am very pleased to report that all personnel are safe and well, the fact they came under fire while on patrol is deeply worrying," he said.UK news
fromwww.dw.com3 months agoGerman economy sees unexpected 0.4% growth in first quarter DW 05/23/2025Germany plans to extend military missions for UNIFIL, KFOR, and EUFOR Althea to support international peace and stability.Parliament approval is needed for the troop deployments to take effect.
fromwww.aljazeera.com3 months agoIsraeli army fire hits UN south Lebanon base for first time since ceasefireUNIFIL reports first direct fire incident since last year's ceasefire, escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.