Trip to Lebanon Cancelled
The Republic of Ireland's defence minister, Helen McEntee, has cancelled her planned trip to Lebanon following security advice issued by the Irish Defence Forces.
McEntee was scheduled to visit the country to meet with Irish peacekeepers deployed in the region as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil).
The visit was called off after the Defence Forces advised that proceeding was "not tenable," according to Irish broadcaster RTÉ.
Minister's Statement
"I will continue to work closely with partners to enhance force protection, contingency planning and ensure the mission can operate effectively in an increasingly volatile environment.
Ireland remains steadfast in its commitment to peacekeeping and to supporting stability in Lebanon."
Irish Peacekeeping Presence
Currently, Ireland has over 300 peacekeepers stationed at its military base in southern Lebanon, known as Camp Shamrock.
UN Peacekeeping Mission Timeline
In August 2025, it was confirmed that the United Nations peacekeeping operation in Lebanon is scheduled to conclude in 2027.
