France calls for Israel to pull out of Syria, expresses concern over Lebanon strikes

France is concerned about the intensification of Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and is also calling on the IDF to respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, a French foreign ministry spokesperson says.

“We are concerned about this intensification of Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. We condemn the Israeli strikes that are killing civilians in the south. Our position is one of respect for the ceasefire of 27 November 2024,” he says.

The IDF stepped up airstrikes in south Lebanon yesterday, killing at least one person as it pressed a campaign of near-daily attacks which it says is designed to block a military revival by Iran-backed Hezbollah in the border area. Israel said the individual killed was a Hezbollah operative who was building up the terror group’s operations in the south.

“We are following developments in the Golan Heights with great concern. France calls for the withdrawal of the Israeli army and respect for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the spokesperson said about Syria.