France Defends UNIFIL's Role in Lebanon Amid Israeli Demands
France has dismissed calls from Israel's Prime Minister for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to withdraw from its posts in Lebanon. The French foreign ministry emphasized that all parties are obligated to ensure the safety of peacekeepers in the region.
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France has refused Israel's Prime Minister's request to retract the U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, from Lebanon. The call for withdrawal was met with a firm stance from Paris.
The French foreign ministry reiterated that safeguarding peacekeepers is a duty that all involved parties must uphold, highlighting the importance of continued presence in the region.
This decision underscores France's commitment to international peace efforts and its position against altering UNIFIL's operations in response to political demands.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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