French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna conveyed a message from French President Emmanuel Macron to Lebanese Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. President Macron expressed France’s strong commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty, especially in the aftermath of the Israeli strike that targeted a senior official of Hamas in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
Macron emphasized the importance of taking responsibility at this critical moment and warned against any escalation that could lead to destructive consequences.
Prime Minister Mikati echoed these sentiments and emphasized the urgency of stopping the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon and protecting its sovereignty. He stressed the need to prevent any actions by Israel that could further destabilize the situation.