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Lebanon Aid Conference in Paris raised $800 million for humanitarian aid

This is Beirut, 24/10 13:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

The Paris conference to support Lebanon, held on Thursday, raised around $800 million for humanitarian aid but saw little diplomatic progress as fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah. "In total, we have jointly gathered $800 million in humanitarian aid," French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told participants as the conference ...

Paris Conference to Support Lebanon: Mikati Advocates for Ceasefire, Resolution 1701, and 8,000 LAF Troops to Ensure Stability

This is Beirut, 24/10 12:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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World powers are meeting in Paris on Thursday with the aim of raising at least 500 million euros in urgent humanitarian aid for Lebanon while advocating for a ceasefire. During the conference, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati began his speech by thanking French President Emmanuel Macron for organizing the event and for the various ...

Mikati-Macron: Efforts for Ceasefire are Ongoing

This is Beirut, 23/10 19:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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French President, Emmanuel Macron, asserted that his efforts and endeavors are continuous, in cooperation with the United States, to reach a ceasefire in Lebanon. On Wednesday, Macron met caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the Elysees Palace. The preparations for the “International Conference to Support Lebanon,” which Macron initiated ...

Macron Tells Netanyahu UN Must Play "Full Role" in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut, 21/10 17:19 - Reading : less than a minute

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French President Emmanuel Macron said in a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that the UN must play “its full role” in southern Lebanon to enable the return of civilian populations, the Elysée Palace announced. The United Nations must “play its full role in southern Lebanon, to enable the return ...

Macron's Criticism of Israel Sparks Anger in France

This is Beirut, 17/10 14:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Emmanuel Macron's comments suggesting that Israel owes its existence to a UN resolution have sparked unease in France. The president has faced a furious rebuke from the speaker of the upper house, as well as disquiet from within his own ranks. The remarks attributed to Macron during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday—that Israel needs to adhere to UN ...

Israel Labels Macron a 'Disgrace' Following Defense Show Ban

This is Beirut, 16/10 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday slammed French President Emmanuel Macron, calling him a "disgrace" after Israeli delegations were banned from exhibiting at the Euronaval defense show. "Macron's actions are a disgrace to the French nation and the values of the free world, which he claims to uphold. The decision to discriminate ...

Tensions Rise Between Macron and Netanyahu

This is Beirut, 15/10 22:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The already heated exchange between French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intensified on Tuesday, centering on the role of the UN in the establishment of the State of Israel. Netanyahu should not forget his country was created as a result of a resolution adopted by the United Nations, French President ...

Macron Calls on Iran's President to Back Mideast 'De-escalation'

This is Beirut, 13/10 22:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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French President Emmanuel Macron called on Iran's leader Masoud Pezeshkian to support a "general de-escalation" in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon in a telephone conversation Sunday, his office said. Macron stressed "the responsibility of Iran to support a general de-escalation and to use its influence in this direction with the destabilizing actors ...

Macron Calls on Hezbollah to Ceasefire Immediately

This is Beirut, 12/10 22:47 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron urged Hezbollah on Saturday to “immediately cease” strikes against Israel, reiterating his call for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon. “A ceasefire must be put in place immediately in Lebanon,” said Macron in a meeting with Lebanese Speaker of the House, Nabih Berri. Hezbollah's strikes against Israel ...

Zelensky Touts ‘Victory Plan’ Against Russia in Macron Talks

This is Beirut, 10/10 20:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, as part of a European tour aimed at securing more Western support before the presidential election in the United States. Zelensky is seeking a military and financial boost during a 48-hour trip to London, Paris, Rome and Berlin, amid ...

Zelensky on European Tour Ahead of US Election

This is Beirut, 10/10 12:21 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit Britain, France and Italy on Thursday, as part of a whirlwind tour of European leaders aimed at securing aid ahead of pivotal US elections next month. Kyiv could be facing its toughest winter yet this year, as Russia launches fresh waves of strikes on the country's power grid and advances ...

Macron to Netanyahu: France Committed to Israel’s Security

This is Beirut, 06/10 20:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed Sunday his country's "unwavering commitment" to Israel's security in a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while insisting on a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, the presidency said. "On the eve of the first anniversary of the Hamas terrorist offensive against Israel, he expressed the ...

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