Ireland

Irish troops in Lebanon safe following heavy exchange of fire between Hizbullah and Israel

Some 375 personnel are deployed in south Lebanon which has been heavily bombarded by Israel

Government advice issued in October 2023 told Irish citizens not to travel to Lebanon if possible. Photograph: Getty Images
Government advice issued in October 2023 told Irish citizens not to travel to Lebanon if possible. Photograph: Getty Images
Ronan McGreevy
Pat Leahy
Sun Aug 25 2024 - 13:00 • 2 MIN READ

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Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy is a news reporter with The Irish Times
Pat Leahy

Pat Leahy

Pat Leahy is Political Editor of The Irish Times