‘We have not received threats’: Unifil spokesman responds to claim made by Higgins on Irish troops in Lebanon
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/10/07/we-have-not-received-threats-unifil-spokesman-responds-to-claim-made-by-president-higgins-on-irish-troops-in-lebanon/
Posted by Doggylife1379
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The statement by Israel telling them to leave the positions, is a clearly veiled threat.
What is their mission now though since its all going to shit? Like what are they doing on a day to day basis? Just watching what happens?
Higgins being a gobshite again
Higgins not covering himself in glory the twilight years of an excellent presidency
Higgins is degrading the role of president
Watch the Israeli bots pop their heads in now for a bit of shit stirring
Whatever legitimacy we had to challenge Israel is repeatedly eroded by shots from the hip that people like Higgins are accustomed to taking.
And then the retort is ‘oh, but he clearly meant *B* when he said *A*’ sorry, that’s not how diplomacy in conflict works.
Unifil says no threats issued to them, Higgins says there was. If we’re to retain legitimacy in our stance, we shouldn’t just be lying to justify it.
Edit: Hah, crazy how this is controversial for some.
I think its time someone had a word with Higgins and reminded him of the ceremonial nature of his role. His contributions lately have been bizarre, to say the least.
Should’ve kept his word and left after his first term on a more positive note.
Of course they didn’t threaten them directly. Then their excuse of, it was an accident the camp got hit, wouldn’t sound as good.
Higgins is full of 
[https://x.com/benmckelvey/status/1843063229632876854](https://x.com/benmckelvey/status/1843063229632876854) They pointed a tank at a UNFIL position. That’s a threat. UNFIL is being diplomatic and trying to calm tensions, don’t be fooled.
Higgins needs to stay in his lane and let the real politicians and folks in charge deal with things. Roll on 2025s presidential election.
[This photo](https://x.com/dllambo/status/1843189077971275955?s=46) would suggest otherwise.
Ireland Reddit gaslighting themselves now.