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France requests UN emergency meeting after Israel’s offensive in Lebanon France has requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council after Israel launched an offensive in Lebanon, the Elysee Palace announced on Thursday. According to the announcement, President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and insisted on the need for urgent measures to protect civilians and prevent a spillover of the conflict. The Elysee called for an immediate ceasefire and stressed the importance of humanitarian access to affected areas. France also urged all parties involved to respect international law and avoid actions that could escalate the situation regionally. The timing of the Security Council meeting was not specified.
France has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after Israel significantly expanded its military operations in southern Lebanon. Foreign…