The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued new travel advice following the ongoing conflict in Israel and occupied Palestinian territories.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is urging Irish people in Lebanon to leave, while "commercial options remain available."
It's also strongly advising against traveling to the "volatile area," due to the ongoing conflict in Israel and occupied Palestinian territories.
Attacks on the Lebanese border have increased since the Israeli offensive began on Gaza.
Junior Minister in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Laois Offaly Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming, says they're asking people to use their best judgement:
For travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs, please see here.
The advice for Irish citizens to leave Lebanon is being described as 'prudent' by a defence expert.
Defence and Security expert, Mullingar's Declan Power, says there is concern the middle east conflict could spread:
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