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The Defence Forces can confirm that all Irish Peacekeepers are well and accounted for. They continue their operations in a challenging and volatile environment, where ongoing clashes occur between opposing factions both within the Irish sector and the broader UNIFIL Area of Operations. The Battalion Commander of the 124 Infantry Battalion @UNIFIL_ , Lt Col Tom Fox, recently spoke with @rte and gave an update from Lebanon on the situation his Battalion is currently facing. Hear what he had to say here; rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22…

The Defence Forces can confirm that all Irish personnel are well and accounted for. The 124 Infantry Battalion area of operations is reported to be relatively calm today, with no operational activity noted from Camp Shamrock (UNP 2-45) and its two outposts UNP 6-50 and UNP 6-52. Today, two resupply convoys successfully delivered over 100,000 liters of raw water to UNP 2-45. Additionally, through a third-party contract funded by Defence Forces, 2200 cases of bottled water (totalling 26,400 litres) were delivered to UNP 2-45 today. This delivery complements a fresh food supply received on 09 October, which added nearly seven days' worth of provisions to the Battalion's stores.

Situation Update on Irish Defence Forces serving with overseas missions in Lebanon for family members There have been recent reports regarding the proximity of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) to Irish positions. Currently, the Defence Forces can confirm the UN reports that there are no IDF personnel or vehicles observed in vicinity of UNP 6-52. The Defence Forces reconfirms that all personnel in Lebanon are well and accounted for. They are well equipped with sufficient provisions to ensure long term sustainability during their mission. This includes adequate supplies of rations and water, which are essential to meet the operational needs of the troops throughout their deployment. A bulk delivery of locally purchased food was received by troops in UNP 2-45 today. Troops in UNP 6-52 remain stocked and have yet to open their ration pack stores. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the families of our personnel for their support and understanding during this critical mission. Your strength enables our soldiers to carry out their roles effectively. We will continue to keep you updated on any developments, and thank you for your continued support.

Situation Update on Irish Defence Forces serving with overseas missions in Lebanon for family members The Defence Forces can reconfirm that all personnel in Lebanon are well and accounted for, and remain vigilant in their mission areas. The conditions are tough at the moment for all the UN troops, with limited movement from Groundhog positions. However, the Irish troops remain steadfast in their determination and resilience to fulfill the mission. Thank you to all of the families of our soldiers currently deployed in Lebanon, our serving members, veterans and advocates for your unwaivering support, strength, patience and prayers for our personnel in the Middle East at this difficult time. Support is available to you through your local Unit Liaison Officers that can be contacted through your local barracks, from information on our websites military.ie/en/public-inform…, military.ie/en/public-inform…, with additional supports through the Defence Forces Personnel Support Service which can be contacted at [email protected]. Furthermore, our partners INSPIRE have a 24hr available to anyone seeking support. INSPIRE is a 24-hour external confidential counselling service providing a referral and support service on a wide range of personal and work-related issues. The service is available to serving personnel of the Defence Forces and to their partners or spouses, and to their adult children living at home. To access INSPIRE, please call 1800 409-673. Personnel serving overseas can access the service using 00-353-1-685-6816.

Situation Update on Irish Defence Forces serving with overseas missions in Lebanon for family members The Defence Forces reconfirms that all personnel in Lebanon are well and accounted for. This is a challenging time and we recognise that this is an exceptional generation of soldiers. Their resilience and unwavering commitment to peace in a volatile region is commendable, and it is something that their families and our nation can be immensely proud of. Despite the heightened tensions and recent kinetic activity in the area, our troops continue to perform their duties with professionalism and courage. They are the eyes and ears of the international community, working diligently to create the space for diplomacy and the delivery of humanitarian aid, whilst ensuring their own safety. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the families of our personnel for their support and understanding during this critical mission. Your strength enables our soldiers to carry out their roles effectively. We will continue to keep you updated on any developments, and thank you for your continued support.

Situation Update on Irish Defence Forces serving with overseas missions in Lebanon for family members The Defence Forces can reconfirm that all personnel in Lebanon are well and accounted for, and are maintaining vigilance in their mission areas. Despite the tough conditions, the Irish troops remain steadfast in their determination and resilience to fulfill the mission. The Defence Forces would like to acknowledge and thank the families of our soldiers currently deployed in Lebanon. Your strength, patience and support of our troops at this difficult time is much appreciated The Defence Forces is aware of misinformation and imagery circulating. For all information on our overseas personnel, please contact the Defence Forces through our designated communication channels. For family members that is your unit liaison network, for members of the public please contact [email protected] and for the media [email protected].