France and Lebanon Negotiate Ceasefire and Aid

Lebanese PM meets French President in Paris to strengthen Lebanon's position with Israel for full Israeli troop withdrawal.
10-day ceasefire mediated by Washington began last Thursday, but Israeli forces remain in 5-10 km border zone.
Lebanon requires 500 million euros to support 1.2 million displaced people.
France has 700 United Nations peacekeepers.
Ambassador-level talks continue in Washington this Thursday, with Salam stating his government won't be intimidated by Hezbollah while pursuing Israeli withdrawal.
Macron urges Israel to renounce territorial ambitions and Hezbollah to disarm.
Copyright © 2026 Minimalist News. All Rights Reserved.