France's foreign minister said the United States should pressure Israel to stop its attacks on Lebanon, according to a report by the Arab Desk. The statement adds to a chorus of European and regional diplomatic calls for restraint, as the IDF continues operations against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
French Foreign Minister called on the United States to exert pressure on Israel to halt its strikes against Lebanon, as reported by the Arab Desk (Abu Saleh) on Friday morning.
The call comes amid a sustained Israeli campaign targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, which has drawn repeated diplomatic interventions from European and regional actors. As The Zioneer reported over the past week, French President Macron has called for a mutual ceasefire and disarmament, while Iranian officials including Foreign Minister Araghchi have urged Russia, Turkey, and the U.S. to enforce a halt to Israeli operations. U.S. officials, meanwhile, have warned Iran not to escalate and stated that Washington cannot restrain Israel if attacked.
The French foreign minister's statement is framed as a direct appeal to the Trump administration, but does not include new operational proposals or a timeline. The scope of Israeli strikes in Lebanon remains unchanged as of Friday morning, with the IDF reporting continued targeting of rocket-launch sites and military positions.
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