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Macron's Criticism of Israel Sparks Anger in France

This is Beirut, 17/10 14:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Emmanuel Macron's comments suggesting that Israel owes its existence to a UN resolution have sparked unease in France. The president has faced a furious rebuke from the speaker of the upper house, as well as disquiet from within his own ranks. The remarks attributed to Macron during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday—that Israel needs to adhere to UN ...

Israel Labels Macron a 'Disgrace' Following Defense Show Ban

This is Beirut, 16/10 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday slammed French President Emmanuel Macron, calling him a "disgrace" after Israeli delegations were banned from exhibiting at the Euronaval defense show. "Macron's actions are a disgrace to the French nation and the values of the free world, which he claims to uphold. The decision to discriminate ...

France Reaffirms Support for UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 14/10 22:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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On Monday, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu affirmed his country’s continued support for UN peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), saying they are "meant to stay." This announcement comes two days before a meeting of European nations contributing to the mission. "The day the weapons fall silent, there ...

Italy Seek Nations League Consistency as Germany Continue Rebuild

This is Beirut, 10/10 11:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Italy will attempt to back up their strong start to the UEFA Nations League after a disastrous Euro 2024 campaign, while a rebuilding Germany are without several key players due to injury. Luciano Spalletti's Italy crashed out in the last 16 at the Euros in a dire defence of their title, but the Azzurri responded to that failure by winning in ...

France to Host International Conference in Support of Lebanon

This is Beirut, 09/10 18:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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France announced that it will host an international conference to support Lebanon's population and sovereignty on October 24 in Paris. Organized at the initiative of the French President and following Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot's recent visit to the Middle East, the conference aims to mobilize global support for Lebanon during its ongoing ...

Stories and Highlights from the Lebanese Film Festival of France

Fabienne Touma, 09/10 10:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The 4th edition of the Lebanese Film Festival of France (FFLF) will open on October 13 at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, showcasing the diversity and relevance of themes explored in Lebanese cinema, particularly regarding the portrayal of war and its aftermath. Festival Highlights Through a mix of documentaries and fictional works, the ...

Outcome of Barrot’s Tour: Last Chance for Lebanon

08/10 13:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On September 29, his plane landed at Beirut International Airport, ahead of his trip to Israel on October 6. This mission aimed to halt the exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel while also mitigating Israeli retaliation for Iran’s recent missile attack that targeted the Hebrew state. On September 30, Iran launched approximately 200 ...

Barrot Affirms Hezbollah Bears 'Heavy Responsibility' for Lebanon War

This is Beirut, 07/10 16:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated on Monday that Hezbollah bears significant responsibility for dragging Lebanon into a war with its neighbor Israel, which threatens to destabilize the region. "In Lebanon, violence threatens to plunge a very fragile country into lasting chaos, further endangering Israel's security," Barrot told a ...

France Makes History: Abortion Rights in Constitution

Rayan Chami, 05/03 14:44 - Reading : less than a minute

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French lawmakers voted on Monday in favor of enshrining access to abortion. France’s historic decision to embed abortion rights in its constitution ignites hopes for global progress. [readmore url="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/world/232639"]

Will the Government Coordinate with Hezb to Give Its Response to Paris?

This Is Beirut, 29/02 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon is preparing its written response to the French proposal for resolving the situation in southern Lebanon and is coordinating with Hezbollah to this end. This proposal, which also aims to reach a settlement on the delineation of the land border with Israel, was submitted to the government by the head of French diplomacy, Stéphane ...

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