French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Saturday that a French soldier was killed and three others were wounded during an attack targeting the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Macron stated that 'all indicators suggest that Hezbollah is responsible' for the assault. In a statement posted on X, Macron called on Lebanese authorities to immediately apprehend the perpetrators and fulfill their responsibilities toward the UN force. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack and pledged to pursue those involved. Following the incident, the Élysée Palace confirmed that Macron held urgent calls with President Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to demand the 'guaranteed security' of UNIFIL personnel.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Saturday that a French soldier was killed and three others were wounded during an attack targeting the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Macron stated that 'all indicators suggest that Hezbollah is responsible' for the assault. In a statement posted on X, Macron called on Lebanese authorities to immediately apprehend the perpetrators and fulfill their responsibilities toward the UN force. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack and pledged to pursue those involved. Following the incident, the Élysée Palace confirmed that Macron held urgent calls with President Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to demand the 'guaranteed security' of UNIFIL personnel.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Saturday that a French soldier was killed and three others were wounded during an attack targeting the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Macron stated that 'all indicators suggest that Hezbollah is responsible' for the assault. In a statement posted on X, Macron called on Lebanese authorities to immediately apprehend the perpetrators and fulfill their responsibilities toward the UN force. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack and pledged to pursue those involved. Following the incident, the Élysée Palace confirmed that Macron held urgent calls with President Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to demand the 'guaranteed security' of UNIFIL personnel.
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French soldier killed, three wounded in "deliberate" attack on UNIFIL in South Lebanon
 
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