Amid growing tensions in the area, Irish nationals have been advised not to travel to Israel and to leave Lebanon, reports RTE.
Taoiseach Simon Harris, Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin stated in separate social media postings on X today that the Department of Foreign Affairs now believes it is unsafe for Irish nationals to travel to either country.
Regarding Irish nationals visiting Palestine, there is already a comparable perspective in place.
Mr. Harris stated in a statement on X: “Due to the increasing unrest in the area, we no longer advise travelling to Israel. Irish nationals are currently being advised by the government not to visit Israel. The same counsel is true for Palestine and Lebanon,” reports RTE.
“I strongly advise Irish citizens in Lebanon to leave the country and take advantage of the commercial options still available,” Mr. Martin stated in a separate social media statement.
“Our top goal is the safety and security of our residents. For consular assistance, DFA representatives in the area and in Dublin are accessible.”
The Department of Foreign Affairs warns against any trip to Israel, according to an informational statement on its website. The Department recommends avoiding visiting Palestine at all, reports RTE.
“Irish citizens who are currently in Israel or Palestine who have not already done so, are asked to register on the Department’s citizens registration platform.”
This can be registered for on the department’s website.
This was due to the Israeli military’s designation of the region as a “closed military zone” and the “potential for intense escalation” of violence, according to the department statement.
It said, “Ultimate caution is advised,” reports RTE.
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