Irish Defence Forces shelter in Lebanon overnight following Hezbollah and Israel air-strikes

The Tánaiste says Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon are safe.

Micheál Martin says he’s been fully briefed, after an exchange of air-strikes between Hezbollah and Israel last night.

He says Irish Defence Forces’ personnel sheltered in bunkers overnight and ‘all are accounted for’.

UNIFIL says it’s continuing to monitor the situation closely.

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