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France Warns of Escalation After Hezbollah Chief's Death

11/24/2025

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France's Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern over Israel's strike that killed Hezbollah's military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai in Beirut.
The ministry warned that the strike heightens the risk of escalation in the already tense situation.
It urged all parties to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation.
It highlighted the cease-fire monitoring mechanism as crucial for reporting threats and preventing unilateral actions, in line with the November 27, 2024 cease-fire agreement.

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France's Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern over Israel's strike that killed Hezbollah's military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai in Beirut.
The ministry warned that the strike heightens the risk of escalation in the already tense situation.
It urged all parties to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation.
It highlighted the cease-fire monitoring mechanism as crucial for reporting threats and preventing unilateral actions, in line with the November 27, 2024 cease-fire agreement.