Macron praises Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, hoping it could pave the way for a long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza.

He emphasized that the deal highlighted the political courage needed to achieve lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. Macron stressed that the agreement should lead to broader efforts to end the violence in Gaza and urged international cooperation for a lasting solution.

He reaffirmed France’s commitment to supporting Lebanon’s sovereignty and security, particularly through the UN Interim Force, and pledged to continue mobilizing global efforts for peace.