The Defence Forces can confirm that while the situation is tense all Irish personnel remain accounted for and safe.
They remain vigilant and are maintaining force protection measures. Defence Forces headquarters remain in regular contact with our personnel on the ground.
Speaking on the increased kinetic environment in South Lebanon, Defence Forces Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy said: "Following the events in Southern Lebanon last night and this morning, I want to reassure the families of our personnel deployed in the region that the safety of our troops is our utmost priority, and we appreciate the support from their families during this time. We are in constant contact with them and are actively monitoring the situation on the ground. While the current circumstances are challenging, our personnel remain committed to their peacekeeping mission and are well trained to handle any increased volatility."
For families of personnel serving in Lebanon, support is available through our Personnel Support Service which can be contacted at pss@defenceforces.ie and through Unit Liaison Officers which can be contacted through your local Barracks.
