Protesters in Ireland decry use of airspace to aid Israel’s war on Gaza
People block the road as they protest against US and Israeli military aircraft carrying weapons and flying over Irish airspace or landing to refuel, near Shannon airport in Ireland, October 12
Austin expresses concern to Gallant over peacekeeper attacks
The US Defence Secretary expressed “deep concern” on a call with his Israeli counterpart over reports that Israeli forces fired on and injured two UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, as well as the killing of two Lebanese army soldiers.
“[Lloyd Austin] strongly emphasised [to Yoav Gallant] the importance of ensuring the safety and security of UNIFIL forces and Lebanese Armed Forces and reinforced the need to pivot from military operations in Lebanon to a diplomatic pathway as soon as feasible,” a US Defence Department statement said.
On the call, Austin also reaffirmed the US’s “unwavering, enduring, and ironclad commitment to Israel’s security”, the readout said.
We're concerned but don't worry, here's another cookie.
