French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday urged Hezbollah to cease its attacks from Lebanon against Israel and hand over its weapons to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF).
In a post on the platform X, Macron said Israelis and Lebanese “have the same right” to live in peace and security, stressing that this principle underpins the continued commitment of French forces within the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) since 1978.
Macron also announced that France is delivering 60 tonnes of emergency aid to thousands of displaced people in Lebanon, with support from the CMA CGM Foundation, alongside assistance provided in coordination with the United Nations and humanitarian NGOs on the ground.
“Respecting international law means protecting civilian populations. The plight of the hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Lebanon is a matter of grave concern,” he added.
The French president concluded by emphasizing that Israel must respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and “exercise restraint,” reiterating that France remains “reliable and loyal to its friends.”
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