French Peacekeeper Killed in Lebanon

The incident occurred while the UNIFIL unit was clearing mines from a road, highlighting the deepening instability in southern Lebanon despite a fragile ceasefire.

Hezbollah has denied responsibility for the ambush, but the killing has drawn sharp condemnation from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

The death brings the total Israeli and UN military toll in the region to 15 since the latest conflict began.

France has called on Lebanese authorities to prosecute those responsible without delay, as international pressure mounts to maintain the tenuous truce.