Lebanese towns were hit by shelling from Israeli forces last week.
334 Irish soldiers are preparing for deployment to south Lebanon, as violence in the area escalates.
Members of the 123rd Infantry Battalion, are entering the final phase of training before joining up with the United Nations Interim Force next month.
Israeli shelling hit southern Lebanese towns last week in response to rocket attacks by the militant group Hezbollah.
Security and Defence analyst, Mullingar's Declan Power says the threat of attack is ever-present:
Lebanon has said continued "aggression" against Gaza could spark "fire that could consume the whole region".
He says its a volatile situation:
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