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Israel claims Lebanese intelligence officer covered up murder of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney

Private Rooney died after his UN vehicle came under attack in Lebanon in 2022

Pte Seán Rooney died after being wounded in Al-Aqbiya, Lebanon. Photograph: Defence Forces/PA
Pte Seán Rooney died after being wounded in Al-Aqbiya, Lebanon. Photograph: Defence Forces/PA
Conor Gallagher
Sat Aug 23 2025 - 15:00

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Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher is Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times