On Sunday, France issued a stern warning regarding the fragile ceasefire agreement signed last week to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, expressing concerns that it may collapse.
The warning follows reports of approximately 52 Israeli violations of the ceasefire, which resulted in the deaths of three Lebanese civilians. France also highlighted Israel's continued low-altitude drone flights over Beirut, escalating tensions further.
The French government emphasized that Israel failed to consult the international commission set up to monitor the ceasefire before taking action against alleged Hezbollah violations.
A French official expressed growing anxiety in Paris about the future of the agreement, revealing that the French government is maintaining constant communication with both the Lebanese army's chief of staff and Prime Minister Najib Mikati.
"The Lebanese are fully committed to upholding the ceasefire and preventing Hezbollah from returning to South Lebanon, but they need time to prove their commitment," the official stated.
Meanwhile, Israeli officials defended their actions, claiming the international commission would be fully operational by Monday or Tuesday. Until then, they insisted, Israel would continue to take strong measures to address any violations along the border, with a senior official stressing that any violation would be met with significant enforcement. "This is exactly what has been happening," the official added.
* Ynet contributed to this article.
