French Call to Halt Escalation on Lebanese Israeli Border
France urges halt to escalation on Lebanese Israeli border, emphasizes Lebanese army role
French President Emmanuel Macron described the attacks carried out by Hezbollah on Israel, which triggered an Israeli ground operation in Lebanon, as a “serious mistake,” according to him.
Speaking in the city of Paphos, Cyprus, Macron said France is closely monitoring the situation in Lebanon, stressing the need to avoid further escalation.
Macron emphasized that Hezbollah is required to halt its attacks on Israel, and he also called on Israel to stop military operations on Lebanese territory. He described the current situation in Lebanon as concerning and underlined the need for restraint by all parties.
Withdrawal of Lebanese Armed Forces from the border with Israel following the announcement of Israeli ground operations in Lebanon pic.twitter.com/TtRg6eb7OB
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The French president added that the Lebanese Army is the only legitimate force ensuring the country’s territorial integrity, calling for respect of Lebanon’s sovereignty and institutional unity.
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