The 124 Infantry Battalion remains vigilant and reported no significant changes to the operational environment at this time. They continue to monitor and report violations of UNSCR 1701 by all parties, independently and impartially.
Defence Forces Headquarters remain in regular contact with our leadership and UNIFIL HQ on the ground, getting updates on the ongoing situation in our three mission areas (UNDOF, UNTSO and UNIFIL). The safety and security of our personnel stationed in the region remains of paramount concern to the General Staff, and we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the families and friends of our personnel for their steadfast support throughout this deployment.
Notes to Editors: We again remind media of the widespread use of information operations by both parties to the conflict and the importance of verifying all information prior to publishing, and that this office will endeavour to verify information as required.
There are 364 Irish personnel deployed in UNIFIL - 353 deployed with the 124 Infantry Battalion, 6 with UNIFIL HQ in Naquora, 3 in UNIFIL Sector west HQ and 2 with Observer Group Lebanon (OGL). The Briefing Note for the 124 Inf Bn contains information and details on the personnel deployed and is attached to this mail.
