Irish Defence Forces planning in case conflict in Lebanon escalates

A photograph shared by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) which reported on Friday that two IDF excavators and one IDF bulldozer had destroyed part of a fence and a concrete structure in a Unifil position in Ras Naqoura, southern Lebanon. Picture: X/@UNIFIL_

The Defence Forces say they are considering several contingency plans if it becomes difficult to rotate Irish troops stationed with Unifil in Lebanon, but have declined to release details for “operational security reasons”.

Fears have been raised by some military sources that there could be a serious escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in the coming days and weeks.