French President Emmanuel Macron says “nothing justifies” the major escalation in southern Lebanon as Israel expands military operations deeper into Lebanese territory. In a message posted on X after speaking with regional leaders, Macron condemns the intensifying conflict and calls for violence “to be brought to an end for good.” He also emphasizes that diplomacy is essential to de-escalate the situation. Macron says it is important that the United States and Iran reach an agreement quickly, amid international efforts to prevent the conflict from widening further across the region. The remarks come as reports describe continuing strikes affecting civilians, damaging infrastructure, and displacing communities in Lebanon’s south. Macron’s position aligns with a broader call from European and regional actors for restraint, protection of civilians, and a durable halt to hostilities. His comments are not presented as proposing specific immediate operational steps, but they urge an end to the fighting and renewed diplomatic efforts involving major regional stakeholders.
Macron condemns Israel’s south Lebanon escalation, calls for end to fighting
French President Emmanuel Macron says “nothing justifies” the major escalation in southern Lebanon as Israel expands military operations deeper into Lebanese territory. In a message posted on X after...
- Emmanuel Macron condemns the “major escalation” in southern Lebanon.
- Macron says “nothing justifies” the intensified conflict and calls for a lasting end to the fighting.
- The comments follow reports that Israel expands military operations deeper into Lebanese territory.
- Macron urges diplomacy and says it is essential that the United States and Iran reach an agreement.
- Reports accompanying the remarks describe continued impacts in Lebanon’s south, including harm to civilians and displacement.
France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said “nothing justifies the major escalation in south Lebanon” after Israeli military expanded its ground incursion into Lebanon. Macr...
2 months agoMacron: Nothing justifies Israel's escalation in Lebanon French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the growing escalation in southern Lebanon, saying the intensifying conflict cannot be justified and calling for a lasting end to the fighting. In a message posted on X after speaking with regional leaders, Macron said that “nothing justifies the major escalation under way in south Lebanon” and stressed the need to bring the violence “to an end for good”. His remarks come as Israel expands its military operations deeper into Lebanese territory, with attacks continuing to kill civilians, damage infrastructure and displace communities across the country's south. Macron also underlined the importance of diplomacy, saying it was “essential” that the United States and Iran quickly reach an agreement, amid efforts to prevent the conflict from widening further across the region.
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