French UNIFIL soldier killed in Lebanon, Hezbollah responsible, says Macron
Summary
A French UN peacekeeper was killed and three others wounded in an attack in southern Lebanon. French President Emmanuel Macron and the UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL said Hezbollah was likely responsible, but Hezbollah denied involvement and called for an investigation.Key Facts
- A French UN peacekeeper named Staff Sgt. Florian Montorio was killed in southern Lebanon on April 18, 2026.
- Three other French soldiers were injured, two seriously, in a small arms attack near the village of Ghandouriyeh.
- The attack happened after a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah had begun.
- French President Emmanuel Macron and UNIFIL blamed Hezbollah for the attack, while Hezbollah denied any involvement.
- Lebanon’s Military Tribunal has opened an investigation, working with army intelligence to find the attackers.
- Hezbollah urged caution in blaming anyone before the investigation is complete and emphasized coordination with the Lebanese army.
- The attack occurred amid ongoing tensions and conflict in the region following an Israel-Hezbollah war starting in March 2026.
- The killed soldier was on a mission to reopen a route to a UNIFIL post isolated due to fighting.
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