Aoun meets French Justice Minister: Israel’s attacks on Lebanon undermine efforts to de-escalation

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon, saying the killing of civilians and destruction of homes were undermining efforts to reduce tensions in the south and across the region.

“What Israel is doing through successive attacks, killing innocent people, children and women, and destroying, burning and bulldozing homes and property, is condemned, rejected and unjustified crimes,” Aoun said.

He warned that the Israeli actions were targeting the framework agreement and weakening efforts to halt the escalation in southern Lebanon and the wider region. Aoun made the remarks during a meeting with French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, attended by Lebanese Justice Minister Adel Nassar.

Aoun also reaffirmed Lebanon’s support for renewing the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, known as UNIFIL. He said Beirut was working with French President Emmanuel Macron to help secure its renewal.

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What Israel is doing through successive attacks, killing innocent people, children and women, and destroying, burning and bulldozing homes and property, is condemned, rejected and unjustified crimes.