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Why is the Irish Peacekeeping Mission In Lebanon Ending?

For nearly 50 years, Irish troops have been deployed to southern Lebanon as part of a UN peacekee...

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01.01 7 May 2026


Why is the Irish Peacekeeping Mission In Lebanon Ending?


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01.01 7 May 2026


For nearly 50 years, Irish troops have been deployed to southern Lebanon as part of a UN peacekeeping mission. 

 Now, that half a century mission is coming to an end. 

 But, is now the right time, or could the UNIFIL Mission be needed now more than ever? 

Ciara is joined by security analyst Declan Power and Senator Tom Clonan, both of whom served in Lebanon.


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