The Taoiseach says Israel must stop firing on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, and listen to the voice of the international community.
It follows reports two peacekeepers were injured when a tank fired towards a UNIFIL observation tower at Naquoura.
Simon Harris says UN Peacekeepers must always be protected.
He says he’s discussed the safety of Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon with the UN Secretary General – and with US President Joe Biden.
Israel says it’s ‘deeply concerned’ about reports their troops fired on the UNIFIL post at Naquora.
The leaders of France Italy and Spain – who also contribute UN troops to Lebanon – say they’re outraged.
They’ve issued a joint statement accusing Israel of breaking international humanitarian law.
The UN’s Andrea Tenenti says their peacekeepers will continue to operate in the region.
