France backs Israel-Lebanon ceasefire after Washington agreement

France has thrown its support behind a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday. The declaration came after an agreement was reached in Washington aimed at de-escalating tensions.

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We support the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel and everything that helps restore peace, combat terrorist activities, and fully establish Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Speaking to reporters during a visit to Montenegro, Macron emphasized France's commitment to peace. "We support the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel and everything that helps restore peace, combat terrorist activities, and fully establish Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity," he stated.

Macron indicated that France stands ready to assist in the peace process. "France is, of course, as we have always been, available to move forward along this path," he said. A joint coordination mechanism between the United States and France has been established to oversee the situation.

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France is, of course, as we have always been, available to move forward along this path.

"If the ceasefire is serious, this is the mechanism that must be reactivated, so that we can follow up and verify its implementation," Macron added, underscoring the need for verification to ensure the agreement's effectiveness.

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If the ceasefire is serious, this is the mechanism that must be reactivated, so that we can follow up and verify its implementation.