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French peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

French peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

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

Macron has called on Lebanese authorities to identify and prosecute those responsible without delay, describing the attack as 'unacceptable.' Hezbollah has denied responsibility for the ambush, which took place near the town of Bint Jbeil.

The U.N. Secretary-General has condemned the killing and urged all parties to respect the safety of international personnel.

Lebanon
Country in West Asia
Centro Universitário Filadélfia
University in Londrina, Brazil
Emmanuel Macron
President of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017
Hezbollah
Iranian-backed Shia Islamist political party and armed organization in Lebanon
António Guterres
Secretary-General of the United Nations since 2017