Macron Urges Israel Not to Escalate Conflict with Lebanon
On March 5, Xinhua News Agency reported from Paris (Reporter Sun Yi) that French President Macron stated on social media that France must take action to prevent Lebanon from being drawn into war again and urged Israel not to escalate the conflict against Lebanon.
Macron stated that the people of Lebanon have the right to peace and security, and Israel must avoid launching any ground operations or large-scale military actions on Lebanese territory.
Macron said that the Lebanese government has promised him to control Hezbollah's positions and fully assume the country's security responsibilities. France will strengthen cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces, providing them with armored personnel carriers and operational and logistical support.
According to a statement released to the media on the 5th by IDF spokesperson Efi Defrin, the Israeli military has attacked over 320 targets within Lebanon since the 2nd.
French President Macron urged Israel to refrain from escalating military actions against Lebanon, emphasizing the Lebanese people's right to peace and security. He stated that Lebanon's government has promised to control Hezbollah's positions. Since March 2, the Israeli Defense Forces have conducted strikes on over 320 targets in Lebanon, while France plans to strengthen its support for the Lebanese Armed Forces.
- French President Macron urged Israel to avoid escalating military actions against Lebanon.
- Lebanon's government has committed to controlling Hezbollah's positions.
- Israel has attacked over 320 targets in Lebanon since March 2.
- France will enhance cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces, providing armored personnel carriers and logistical support.