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Macron Blames Hezbollah for French Peacekeeper's Death in Lebanon

4/22/2026

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French peacekeeper Chief Sergeant Florian Montorio was killed in southern Lebanon, and French President Emmanuel Macron accused Hezbollah of responsibility.
Macron emphasized that France was not specifically targeted and reaffirmed France's stance against Hezbollah.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss Lebanon's security and arms control.
The United Nations (UN) continues to stress the importance of protecting peacekeepers amid these tensions.

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French peacekeeper Chief Sergeant Florian Montorio was killed in southern Lebanon, and French President Emmanuel Macron accused Hezbollah of responsibility.
Macron emphasized that France was not specifically targeted and reaffirmed France's stance against Hezbollah.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss Lebanon's security and arms control.
The United Nations (UN) continues to stress the importance of protecting peacekeepers amid these tensions.