Rocket strikes Irish peacekeeping base in Lebanon

A camp in southern Lebanon where Irish peacekeeping troops are based has been struck by a rocket, the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces has confirmed.

Lieutenant General Sean Clancy said all troops in Camp Shamrock at the time of the strike on Wednesday afternoon are safe and well, with the Katyusha rocket landing in an occupied area of the base.

Lt Gen Clancy said the rocket was travelling north to south, towards Israel, when it came down. He said it was unclear whether the rocket fell or was taken down by Israel’s Iron Dome defence system.

Camp Shamrock, known as United Nations Post 2-45, is close to the Israeli border and is close to areas controlled by Hezbollah.

Lt Gen Clancy confirmed the incident during a Defence Forces event in Athlone on Thursday. He said the rocket had caused minimal damage.