France condemns recent IDF strikes in Beirut, urges Israeli withdraw from Lebanon

France condemns yesterday’s Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, which the army said targeted Hezbollah drone factories.

France “calls on all the parties to abide by the ceasefire signed on November 26, 2024, in order to ensure the safety of civilian populations on both sides of the Blue Line,” a statement from its foreign ministry says.

“France notes that the monitoring mechanism established by the ceasefire agreement is there to help the parties deal with threats and prevent any escalation that would undermine Lebanon and Israel’s security and stability.”

“In accordance with that agreement, the dismantling of unauthorized military sites on Lebanese soil remains a priority for the Lebanese Armed Forces, which have been engaged in this task for several months, with assistance from the monitoring mechanism and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon,” the French statement says.

“France calls on Israel to fully withdraw from Lebanese territory as quickly as possible.”