The Foreign Affairs Minister expressed sympathy with the Israeli people “in the face of this aggression” by Iran and encouraged Irish citizens in the region to follow the advice of authorities
Tanaiste Micheál Martin has condemned Iran’s missile attack on Israel as “reckless”, as senior figures in Government called for efforts to be made to avoid “a catastrophic second front of war” in the Middle East.
READ MORE: Former Defence Forces member handed suspended sentences for sexually assaulting two colleagues overseas Speaking on Tuesday morning, Mr Harris said: “The Government advice to Irish citizens in Lebanon has been consistent now for quite a significant period of time, in asking those people to leave and asking to register with our embassy and consulate structures and to make arrangements to leave. That has been our advice for a significant period of time, and remains, of course, our advice today.”
Mr Harris paid tribute to Irish troops in Lebanon, saying their safety “remains absolutely paramount”. “The last thing the Middle East needs right now is the opening of a catastrophic second front of war,” Mr Harris added.
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