Israel has offered to pay compensation to the family of Cpl. Dermot McLaughlin, a soldier in the Irish contingent of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) killed by Israeli shells fired at a suspected terrorist position in the south Lebanon security zone January 10.
The sum offered was not disclosed but was described as substantial. McLaughlin, 33, was the father of five children.
Chief of Staff Gen. Moshe Levy told reporters Sunday that the incident was a “shameful mistake.” He said he had received a report by a special investigating officer and it will be up to the Military Adjutant General to decide whether further action will be taken.
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