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Macron to meet Lebanon's PM in Paris to 'reaffirm commitment' for Israel truce

Macron to meet Lebanon's PM in Paris to 'reaffirm commitment' for Israel truce

Summary

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Paris to support the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The meeting comes days after a French peacekeeper was killed in southern Lebanon, and Macron plans to emphasize respect for the ceasefire and Lebanon’s sovereignty.

Key Facts

  • Macron and Nawaf Salam will meet at the Élysée Palace in Paris.
  • The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon started on Friday but is unstable.
  • A French peacekeeper was killed in southern Lebanon, with Hezbollah blamed for the attack.
  • The UN Security Council condemned the killing and demanded justice.
  • Macron will reaffirm France’s support for the ceasefire and Lebanon’s control over its territory.
  • Lebanon and Israel plan further talks in Washington on Thursday.
  • Over 2,300 people have died in Lebanon due to recent fighting with Israel.
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