Defence Forces chief applauds 'tremendous resilience' of Irish troops in Lebanon

Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy, said he communicates with Defence Minister Micheál Martin 'regularly, if not hourly' each day regarding Irish troops on the Lebanon-Israel border. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins

The Chief of Staff of Irish Defence Forces has applauded the “tremendous resilience and commitment” shown by Irish soldiers serving in Lebanon, amid heightened tensions in the region.

Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Seán Clancy, spoke following the “considerable kinetic activity” observed over the past 24 hours, following an evacuation warning for residents in 50 villages and towns across southern Lebanon.