“Hezbollah bears a heavy responsibility” in the extension of the war, according to France

Hezbollah “bears a heavy responsibility” in the extension of the war in Lebanon, where the Israeli army continues its bombings and launched a ground offensive a week ago, declared French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, Monday October 7, in Jerusalem .

“In Lebanon, violence threatens to plunge a very fragile country into lasting chaos, threatening Israel’s security even more than today”declared the head of French diplomacy during a press conference. “Hezbollah bears a heavy responsibility in this situation, having dragged Lebanon into a war that it did not choose”he added.

“France is unfailingly attached” to the security of Israel, also declared Jean-Noël Barrot. From Réïm, in the south of the Hebrew state, Jean-Noël Barrot sent his thoughts to the victims of the terrorist attack of October 7, 2023. “Today (…), France cries alongside Israel, our compatriots” killed, reacted the French Minister of Foreign Affairs. “France will never stop demanding the unconditional release of the hostages (…). France is unfailingly attached” to the security of Israel, he added.