Irish Infantry Concludes UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
The final Irish infantry contingent has concluded its nearly 50-year peacekeeping mission with UNIFIL in Lebanon.
Background
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was established in 1978 to confirm Israeli withdrawal, restore international peace and security, and assist the Lebanese government. Various nations contribute troops to this ongoing peacekeeping effort in Southern Lebanon.
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Ireland's Peacekeeping Role in Lebanon Concludes
First report 20h agoLast update 20h agoIreland's long-standing peacekeeping mission in Lebanon is coming to an end with the final infantry group deployment.
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First report 1d agoLast update 1d agoAcknowledging the conclusion of a long-standing Irish peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.
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First report 23h agoLast update 23h agoUNIFIL will withdraw from Lebanon after its mandate expires at the end of 2026.
Irish Defence Forces conclude peacekeeping mission in Lebanon
First report 1d agoLast update 1d agoAcknowledging the conclusion of a long-standing peacekeeping role.
Irish Infantry Contingent Concludes UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
First report 1d agoLast update 1d agoIreland's long-standing infantry peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has come to an end.
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