French President Macron calls on Israel to end military operations in Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Israel to immediately cease its military operations in Lebanon, according to a press release issued by the Elysee Palace on Wednesday.
Macron expressed deep concern over the civilian toll in the ongoing conflict and emphasized the need to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
Macron reaffirmed France’s support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and announced plans to organize a conference in support of the Lebanese people and their institutions. He highlighted the importance of working toward a long-term resolution that ensures security for populations on both sides of the Blue Line, the UN-demarcated provisional border between Israel and Lebanon.
“The displaced must be able to return home in complete safety, in both Israel and Lebanon,” Macron stated, calling for calm and the exercise of restraint by all parties involved.
The press release also condemned Iran’s recent missile strikes on Israel, reflecting France’s call for de-escalation in the broader regional conflict. On Tuesday, France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs criticized Israeli airstrikes that resulted in numerous civilian casualties, including women and children. (ILKHA)
LEGAL WARNING: All rights of the published news, photos and videos are reserved by İlke Haber Ajansı Basın Yayın San. Trade A.Ş. Under no circumstances can all or part of the news, photos and videos be used without a written contract or subscription.
Gaza’s Government Media Office (GMO) has launched an emergency plan to evacuate and remove 255 cracked and structurally unstable buildings considered at risk of collapse, following the deadly collapse of a damaged residential building in Gaza City.
A fire that broke out at a textile factory in Foshan city, Guangdong province, southern China, has killed eight people, according to local authorities.
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that any renewed aggression against the country would trigger a significantly different military response, including changes to the geography of the conflict, weapons deployed and targets struck.
The Hamas Movement condemned the United States administration's decision to deny visas to the Palestinian delegation seeking to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, describing the move as a violation of international agreements and an attempt to prevent the Palestinian cause from being presented on the international stage.