Mohammad Ayyad
Mohammad Ayyad was arrested in connection with the ambush that resulted in the death of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney, but was later released by a Lebanese military court on medical grounds, raising concerns about the investigation's progress.
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Mohammad Ayyad was sentenced to death in absentia for his involvement in the killing of Pte Seán Rooney.
Taoiseach demands ‘proper justice’ for Pte Seán Rooney as he visits Irish troops in Lebanon – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-21
Mohammad Ayyad, the main defendant in the case of Pte Rooney's killing, was sentenced to death but did not appear in court.
Martin to use Lebanon visit to call for accountability over Seán Rooney killing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
A military tribunal in Beirut convicted Mohammad Ayyad for the murder of Pte Rooney, and he has been sentenced to death.
Taoiseach would have ‘no issue’ with Donald Trump addressing Oireachtas – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-28
Mohammad Ayyad was sentenced to death in absentia by a Lebanese military court for killing Pte Seán Rooney.
Lebanese authorities know where man sentenced to death for killing Pte Seán Rooney is, Irish officials believe – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-29
Mohammad Ayyad was sentenced to death for the killing of Pte Seán Rooney.
Man sentenced to death in his absence over killing of Pte Seán Rooney in Lebanon – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Mohammad Ayyad was later arrested and detained for allegedly taking part in the attack on Pte Rooney.
Defence Forces concerned about sensitive information being revealed at inquest of Private Seán Rooney – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-04
Mohammad Ayyad was arrested for allegedly participating in the attack that killed Seán Rooney but was later released on medical grounds.
Tánaiste voices ‘deep disappointment’ over Seán Rooney case in meeting with Lebanese counterparts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-26
