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Hezbollah Blamed for Attack on French UNIFIL Soldiers in Lebanon

Hezbollah Blamed for Attack on French UNIFIL Soldiers in Lebanon

A French soldier serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was killed, and three others were wounded in an attack in southern Lebanon. French President Emmanuel Macron attributed the attack to Hezbollah, demanding that Lebanese authorities arrest those responsible. The soldier killed was identified as Sgt. First Class Florian Montorio. The attack occurred while a UNIFIL patrol was clearing explosive ordnance to re-establish links with isolated UNIFIL positions. UNIFIL confirmed the attack was carried out by non-state actors and called for a swift investigation by the Lebanese government. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the attack, acknowledging the harm it causes to Lebanon.

Macron says a French soldier was killed and 3 were wounded in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon

Macron says a French soldier was killed and 3 were wounded in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron says a French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon

French Soldier Killed in Lebanon Attack, Macron Blames Hezbollah

French Soldier Killed in Lebanon Attack, Macron Blames Hezbollah

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that a French soldier was killed and three others were injured in an attack on United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. The attack, which occurred on Saturday morning, is believed to have been carried out by Hezbollah, according to Macron. The soldier killed was identified as Staff Sgt. Florian Montorio of the 17th Parachute Engineer Regiment. The incident took place during a mission to open a route to a UNIFIL post that had been isolated due to ongoing fighting in the area. French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin stated that the soldier was ambushed by an armed group and was fatally shot at close range. Macron has called on Lebanese authorities to arrest those responsible and ensure the safety of UNIFIL soldiers.

Macron says 1 French soldier was killed and 3 injured in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon

Macron says 1 French soldier was killed and 3 injured in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron says a French soldier was killed and three others injured in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon

French Soldier Killed by Hezbollah in Lebanon, Macron Demands Action

French Soldier Killed by Hezbollah in Lebanon, Macron Demands Action

A French soldier serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was killed in an attack attributed to Hezbollah, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. The incident also left three other UNIFIL soldiers wounded. Macron has called on Lebanese authorities to arrest those responsible and emphasized the need for accountability. The attack occurred as UNIFIL was conducting operations to clear explosive ordnance in southern Lebanon.

French soldier killed and 3 others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Macron says

French soldier killed and 3 others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron says a French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon

French Peacekeeper Killed in Suspected Hezbollah Ambush in Lebanon

French Peacekeeper Killed in Suspected Hezbollah Ambush in Lebanon

A French paratrooper, Staff Sgt. Florian Montorio, was killed and three other peacekeepers were wounded in a suspected Hezbollah ambush in southern Lebanon. The attack occurred less than two days into a fragile 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The unit was on a UN mission to clear explosives near a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) post in the village of Ghanduriyah. French President Emmanuel Macron and UNIFIL suspect Hezbollah's involvement, although Hezbollah has denied responsibility. The Lebanese Armed Forces are coordinating closely with UNIFIL during this sensitive phase.

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Israeli Strikes on Medics in Lebanon Highlight Humanitarian Concerns

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