Emmanuel Macron, President of France, has urged both Israel and the Hezbollah movement to immediately halt hostilities in order to prevent further destabilisation in Lebanon.
Macron said he recently held discussions with key Lebanese political figures including Joseph Aoun, Nawaf Salam, and Nabih Berri, stressing that urgent measures are required to stop Lebanon from slipping deeper into crisis.
The French leader called on Hezbollah to end what he described as a dangerous escalation, while also urging Israel to suspend large-scale military operations and widespread bombardments that have forced hundreds of thousands of civilians from their homes.
Macron further revealed that Lebanese authorities have signalled readiness to engage in direct negotiations with Israel. According to him, any potential talks must include representation from all political stakeholders in Lebanon to ensure a credible and sustainable outcome.
He added that France stands ready to facilitate the diplomatic process and has offered to host possible peace negotiations in Paris, aimed at securing a ceasefire and laying the groundwork for a lasting resolution to the conflict.
