French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon, officials say
Summary
A French soldier was killed and three others injured in an attack in southern Lebanon while clearing a road. The UN peacekeeping force and French officials said the attack was likely carried out by the Iran-backed group Hezbollah.Key Facts
- The attack happened in southern Lebanon.
- One French soldier died, and three others were hurt.
- The soldiers were working to clear a road when attacked.
- The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is involved in peacekeeping there.
- French officials and UNIFIL blamed Hezbollah for the attack.
- French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack in talks with Lebanese leaders.
- Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam were contacted by President Macron.
- The situation is part of ongoing tensions involving Lebanon, Hezbollah, and regional actors.
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