‘End of an era for Irish soldiers’: Ireland loses UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

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'End of an era for Irish soldiers': Ireland loses UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

The long-running mission of the Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon is being closed down after pressure from Israel and the US.

With no immediate replacement mission in sight, the army risks losing its appeal to potential recruits, leaving it uncertain about its future role in global peacekeeping efforts.

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Date: December 25, 2025