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French Peacekeeper Killed in Lebanon

French Peacekeeper Killed in Lebanon

The death of Staff Sergeant Florian Montorio has cast a shadow over the fragile 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

UNIFIL officials described the incident as a direct attack on international forces, though Hezbollah has denied any connection to the shooting.

The patrol was reportedly targeted by small-arms fire while performing humanitarian demining operations.

President Macron has demanded a full investigation and called on Lebanese authorities to ensure accountability for the perpetrators.

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
Lebanon
Country in West Asia
Ghanduriyah
Village in Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon