An unnamed Israeli official responded harshly to the French foreign minister's call for a halt to Israel's strikes in Lebanon, telling him to 'shut his mouth' and not interfere while IDF soldiers are bleeding in Lebanon. The source stated that 'this is exactly what will be released in the coming hours, by tomorrow at the latest.'
An unnamed Israeli official fired back at French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, who earlier Friday called on the U.S. to press Israel to halt its strikes on Lebanon while IDF operations against Hezbollah continue along the northern border. The official's statement — 'shut his mouth and not interfere while our soldiers are bleeding in Lebanon' — reflects a growing Israeli frustration with French diplomatic interventions.
As The Zioneer reported at 10:06 Jerusalem Friday, Barrot urged Washington to apply pressure on Israel to stop its attacks in Lebanon. The official's response was published by a single subscribed source and has not been confirmed or denied by official Israeli channels. The source also included an opaque line — 'this is exactly what will be released in the coming hours' — whose meaning remains unclear, as it may refer to an upcoming statement, a diplomatic document, or other matter. The IDF continues ground operations in southern Lebanon, and diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire remain at an impasse.
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