On the 15th March 2018, FC/ HoM UNDOF Major Geneal Francis Vib- Sanziri presided over the Medal Parade Ceremony for the UNDOF Force Reserve Comapny (FRC). The FRC is made of members from the Irish 56th Infantry Group under the command of Lt Col Dermot Hanifin. The parade was attended by a number of guests including the Irish Minister with  Responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe. Also in attendance was Maj Gen Kieran Brennan, D COS (Ops), Defence Forces Ireland, and the Irish Ambassador to Israel, Her Excellency, Ms. Ailison Kelly. In addressing those on parade, the FC/ HoM thanked the Irish personnel for their commitment to UNDOF and presented them with the UNDOF medal in recognition of their outstanding service.