The Lebanese Army Command on Thursday offered condolences to UNIFIL upon the death of one of its Irish peacekeepers, wishing those wounded a speedy recovery.

A statement shared by the Lebanese Army on its Twitter account said, “The Army Command expresses its deep condolences upon the loss of one member of the Irish unit operating within the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and wishes his three wounded comrades a speedy recovery. These soldiers, like the rest of their comrades, are an example of devotion to duty, and their sacrifices are deeply appreciated by the Lebanese military and citizens alike.”