Following President Macron's appeal to halt arms shipments to Israel, Irish President Michael Higgins condemned Israel for threatening UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon. Higgins described Israel's demand for UNIFIL to withdraw as "outrageous," emphasizing the importance of the peacekeepers defending Lebanese villages. Ireland contributes 347 soldiers to the 10,000-strong UNIFIL force, which is tasked with maintaining peace in southern Lebanon. Click to know more.