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Harris Voices Grave Concerns for Lebanon While Engaging with Herzog The geopolitical spotlight has once again turned to the Middle East, as escalating tensions in Lebanon become increasingly alarming. In a recent conversation, Ireland's Taoiseach, Simon Harris, underscored his "serious concern" regarding the rapidly deteriorating conditions in Lebanon during his phone dialogue with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The ongoing situation not only raises eyebrows globally but also sparks fears of broader instability in the…

The Taoiseach has strongly asserted that Israel must halt its attacks on UNIFIL personnel stationed in southern Lebanon. This statement follows a recent incident in which Israeli forces targeted the headquarters of UN peacekeepers, resulting in injuries to peacekeepers for the second time in just two days. For the second time within 48 hours, explosions rattled the Naqoura base of UNIFIL, causing significant concern. Two peacekeepers sustained injuries when blasts erupted near an observation tower, illuminating the…

The Taoiseach has expressed to President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority his unwavering commitment to champion the cause of Palestine within the European Union and various global platforms. He asserted that he would diligently encourage other nations to formally acknowledge Palestine as a sovereign state. Simon Harris conveyed, “There is an unequivocal right to a Palestinian state, one that can coexist peacefully and securely alongside the State of Israel.” The meeting between these two pivotal leaders occurred…