'UNIFIL is deeply concerned by recent activities by the IDF immediately adjacent to the Mission's position'
This is the moment Irish soldiers stared down the barrel of a deadly Israel i tank right at their door.
They show Israeli armour, jeeps and soldiers right at the Irish post. The Israelis set up an FOB, or forward operating base, right outside 6-52, which is close to the town of Maroun El Ras a key target for Israel in its invasion of Lebanon. "This is an extremely dangerous development. It is unacceptable to compromise the safety of UN peacekeepers carrying out their Security Council-mandated tasks. UNIFIL urgently reminds all actors of their obligations to protect UN personnel and property."UNP6-52 is a small outpost close to the Blue Line, the de facto border between Israel and Lebanon and about 8kms from the main Irish base, UNP2-45, better known as Camp Shamrock.
The area where their post is located is the scene of fierce fighting where at least 10 Israeli soldiers were killed, as well as dozens of Hezbollah fighters. A Defence Forces statement on Sunday evening said all soldiers were safe.
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