Some pictures of @defenceforces brave soldiers clearing a path in South Lebanon to resupply their colleagues at UN Post 6-52 and Polish soldiers at post 6-50.
#ThankYou 👏
#Lebanon#UN#Proud#Brave 🇮🇪🇺🇳💪
Defence Forces Update 20 Oct 2024
The Defence Forces can confirm that all Irish Peacekeepers are accounted for and well.
Today as part of Operation Fág an Bealach, UNP 6-52 and UNP 6-50 were successfully resupplied, thanks to the successful route clearance operation from UNP 2-45 to both locations. This multi-phase operation was meticulously planned with the force protection of the soldiers being a priority. A broad spectrum of skills and capabilities within the 124th Inf Bn were utilised to ensure safety and mission success.
The Force Commander Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz, also took this opportunity to visit the Blue Line positions.
The sustainment of the Blue Line Posts will allow for the continued occupation and operation from these positions.
Irish peacekeepers continue to monitor and report any violations of UNSCR 1701 by all parties involved, maintaining an independent and impartial stance.
Please see the UNIFIL statement issued today for an update on the recent activities in the UNIFIL AO.
Welcome news that a resupply convoy got through to Outposts 6-52 & 6-50 on the Blue Line today.
Incredible photo of the hazardous route clearance op that made this possible.
The armoured bulldozer behind is only made of iron, it is the lone scout up front who is made of steel…
The men and women of @UNIFIL_ are working to give our diplomatic efforts a fighting chance.
"You are not just on the #BlueLine in Lebanon, you are literally on the front line of peace."
Secretary-General @antonioguterres' solidarity message to @UNPeacekeeping in Lebanon:
It's with great sadness we report the passing of Post 15 member Donie Murphy.On behalf of IUNVA we would like to extend our sincere sympathies and deepest condolences to the Murphy family,comrades& neighbours on the passing of our dear friend Donie 🙏
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
2/ Memorial service in Monaghan to mark 1st anniversary of the death of Denis Barry @15Post & @OneFuchsia a proud veteran @defenceforces@fishbelfast read (adapted for Dinny) a poem by CQMS John O’Brien in memory of Pte Sean Rooney 27 Inf Bn (2022). Video courtesy Liam Lenihan.
1/ Memorial service in Monaghan to mark 1st anniversary of the death of Denis Barry @15Post & @OneFuchsia a proud veteran @defenceforces@fishbelfast read (adapted for Dinny) a poem by CQMS John O’Brien in memory of Pte Sean Rooney 27 Inf Bn (2022). Video courtesy Liam Lenihan.
Post 15’s committee would like to thank everyone who came and helped with our annual mass recently.
It was celebrated by Fr Seán McDermott to commemorate deceased members of Post 15.
All deceased members and comrades of the Defence Forces were remembered in the ceremony too.
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Pictures from this morning vist to@iunva Hq Minister for Foreign Affairs and for Defence Michael Martin also making presentation to Michael Colton post 1 president who served in the Congo his certificate for end of mission 60 years ago this year .