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Martin to meet Irish UNIFIL troops in visit to Lebanon

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin travels to Lebanon today and will meet Irish troops serving with UNIFIL in the south of the country - his first time to do so since taking up the role in December.
Ireland • 25 Jan 23

UN calls for guarantees as peacekeepers 'threatened'

The UN's mission in Lebanon has called for the country's military to guarantee the security of its peacekeepers, alleging personnel were "threatened" by armed men yesterday.
World • 13 Jun 22

Irish troops killed by landmine 'deliberately targeted'

Three Irish soldiers killed in a roadside bomb blast were "deliberately targeted" in a revenge attack over the abduction of a Lebanese explosives expert, newly declassified State papers have revealed.
Ireland • 30 Dec 19

Defence Forces to reduce peacekeepers in Lebanon

Ireland is to reduce its number of peacekeepers in Lebanon by around 100 later this year.
World • 01 Apr 19

Varadkar to visit Irish UNIFIL troops in Lebanon

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to make his first visit to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to meet Irish troops deployed there over the Christmas period.
Ireland • 21 Dec 17

US wants UNIFIL to expand role in southern Lebanon

The United States has said it wants UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon to take on an expanded mission and investigate alleged violations by Hezbollah militias in the area.
News • 08 Aug 17

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