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Macron condemns Israel's Lebanon escalation, calls for U.N. meeting
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Macron condemns Israel's Lebanon escalation, calls for U.N. meeting

From Daily Sabah · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Israel's expansion of ground operations in southern Lebanon, stating "nothing justifies" the escalation.
  • Macron called for an urgent U.N. Security Council meeting and emphasized the need for a cease-fire between the United States and Iran, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • France reiterated its support for Lebanese authorities in restoring the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, urging all weapons to fall silent.

French President Emmanuel Macron declared that "nothing justifies the major escalation in south Lebanon" following Israel's expansion of its ground incursion into the country. His remarks came hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the capture of the strategic Beaufort Castle, known in Arabic as Qalaat al-Shaqif, marking the deepest Israeli incursion in over two decades.

nothing justifies the major escalation in south Lebanon

— Emmanuel MacronFrench President Emmanuel Macron commented on Israel's expanded ground incursion into southern Lebanon.

Macron, speaking on X after discussions with regional leaders including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, stressed the "essential" need for a swift agreement between the United States and Iran. The U.N. Security Council, at France's request, is set to hold an emergency meeting on the escalating situation.

essential

— Emmanuel MacronMacron described the need for an agreement between the United States and Iran.

"France will continue to support the Lebanese authorities in their efforts to restore the sovereignty of the state and the country's territorial integrity," Macron wrote. He added that regional stability "must begin with Lebanon, where it is urgent that all weapons fall silent, for good."

France will continue to support the Lebanese authorities in their efforts to restore the sovereignty of the state and the country's territorial integrity

— Emmanuel MacronMacron stated France's commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty.

Beyond Lebanon, Macron called for a cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran to be a "priority," demanding the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He also urged continued talks to reach a comprehensive agreement on Iran's nuclear and ballistic programs and regional stability, with France ready to assist in restoring maritime traffic through a multinational mission.

Regional stability "must begin with Lebanon, where it is urgent that all weapons fall silent, for good."

— Emmanuel MacronMacron linked Lebanese stability to broader regional peace.
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Originally published by Daily Sabah in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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