lebanese army
Beirut/Jerusalem/Paris For the first time, the Israeli army has killed many Lebanese soldiers in Beirut because of France. Until now, Hezbollah fought directly with the Israeli army. The Lebanese army is not even participating in this war. But due to some controversial activities of France, the Israeli army has killed many Lebanese soldiers. Because of this, the situation and direction of the war may take a new turn. After this attack by Israel, its tension with France is sure to increase.
Let us tell you that Three Lebanese soldiers were killed in an Israeli military attack in southern Lebanon on Thursday. France hosted a conference in support of the Lebanese State Forces, which is seen as crucial to any diplomatic solution to the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon said the Lebanese soldiers were killed while evacuating the wounded outside the southern village of Yeter. They were killed around 4:15 a.m., a security source said. There was no immediate comment on this attack by the Israeli army. Israel had previously said it would not take any action against the Lebanese army.
The area is part of a border zone that Israel attacked during a month-long offensive against the heavily armed, Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah during the Gaza war.
With more than 2,500 people killed in Lebanon and more than a million people forced from their homes, according to Lebanese officials, the Paris conference aims to mobilize both humanitarian aid and support for the Lebanese army.
The United States also supports the Lebanese army.
The US-backed Lebanese army has little influence on the ground in Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon. It recruits among Lebanon’s countless sectarian communities and is considered the guarantor of peace after the 1975-1990 civil war. Its deployment to the south is a key part of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 war between Hezbollah and Israel. The Paris meeting is ready to reiterate that Resolution 1701 must be the basis for ending existing hostilities.
What does France say?
French President Emmanuel Macron said: “A ceasefire is necessary in Lebanon.” He said the conference would support the recruitment of 6,000 Lebanese soldiers and provide vital supplies to the army “because more damage, more casualties, more attacks will lead to an end.” to terrorism.” “This will not be possible. This will not ensure everyone’s safety.” Lebanon’s interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Beirut could deploy 8,000 troops under the ceasefire plan, but called for financial help and international training. “The storm we are currently witnessing is different from any other storm, because it carries the seeds of total destruction not only of our country, but of all human values,” Mikati said.
What is the position of the United States?
According to the Pentagon, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told his Israeli counterpart on Wednesday that Washington is concerned about attacks on the Lebanese Armed Forces. He also urged Israel to take measures to ensure the security of the Lebanese army and the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. Israel launched an invasion of Lebanon with the stated goal of ensuring the return home of thousands of Israelis who had evacuated their homes in northern Israel following a year of cross-border rocket attacks by Hezbollah. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was on a regional tour to press for an end to the fighting in both Gaza and Lebanon. Therefore he did not attend the Paris meeting. (Reuters)
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