Macron expresses concern that Israel-Lebanon ceasefire 'already undermined'
French President Emmanuel Macron backed the ceasefire announced on Thursday, but aired concern that it may already be compromised due to ongoing military operations.
"I fully support the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel as announced by President Trump yesterday," Macron wrote in a post on X.
"I also express my concern that it may already be undermined by the continuation of military operations," he added. "I call for the safety of civilian populations on both sides of the border between Lebanon and Israel. Hezbollah must renounce its weapons. Israel must respect Lebanese sovereignty and stop the war."
The Lebanese army indicated that Israel has committed several violations after the ceasefire came into effect on Friday.
Meanwhile state-owned media reported that the Israeli army carried out a "massive" demolition in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam.