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Why are Irish Defence Forces in South Lebanon?

While war still rages in Gaza, there is a conflict in the north, with Hasbullah and Israel launch...

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14.18 20 May 2024


Why are Irish Defence Forces in South Lebanon?


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14.18 20 May 2024


While war still rages in Gaza, there is a conflict in the north, with Hasbullah and Israel launching rockets at each other - and Irish troops are stuck in the middle of it.

Tom Clonan, Senator and former Army Officer who served in the region, joins Seán to talk about the history of the conflict and why we’re there today.


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