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Nahar Net
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Le Drian meets Hezbollah's Raad, both support UNIFIL mandate renewal
by Naharnet Newsdesk 6 hours French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian met Wednesday with Hezbollah lawmaker Mohammad Raad in Haret Hreik. Le Drian also met on Tuesday and Wednesday with President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil, Kataeb leader Sami Gemayel, and former PSP leader Walid Jumblat. Le Drian and Raad discussed the repeated Israeli attacks on Lebanon despite the ceasefire agreement reached in late November. They both said they supported the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). As Le Drian visited Lebanon, United Nations peacekeepers said rock-throwing individuals confronted them during a patrol in south Lebanon, calling repeated targeting of their troops "unacceptable". Lebanese leaders, including Aoun, Salam, and Berri condemned the attacks on UNIFIL patrols. Israel also struck south Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday, killing three people. Le Drian said France is working on organizing a conference for the reconstruction of war-hit Lebanese regions and renewing the UNIFIL's mandate, as Raad said his party is keen on discussing reforms in parliament.
Nahar Net
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Le Drian meets Hezbollah's Raad, both support UNIFIL mandate renewal
by Naharnet Newsdesk 12 June 2025, 13:32 French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian met Wednesday with Hezbollah lawmaker Mohammad Raad in Haret Hreik. Le Drian also met on Tuesday and Wednesday with President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil, Kataeb leader Sami Gemayel, and former PSP leader Walid Jumblat. Le Drian and Raad discussed the repeated Israeli attacks on Lebanon despite the ceasefire agreement reached in late November. They both said they supported the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). As Le Drian visited Lebanon, United Nations peacekeepers said rock-throwing individuals confronted them during a patrol in south Lebanon, calling repeated targeting of their troops "unacceptable". Lebanese leaders, including Aoun, Salam, and Berri condemned the attacks on UNIFIL patrols. Israel also struck south Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday, killing three people. Le Drian said France is working on organizing a conference for the reconstruction of war-hit Lebanese regions and renewing the UNIFIL's mandate, as Raad said his party is keen on discussing reforms in parliament.
Nahar Net
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Berri: Lebanon and sons of South want UNIFIL to stay
by Naharnet Newsdesk 11 June 2025, 12:17 Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has stressed that 'Lebanon and the sons of the South more than others want UNIFIL to stay in their towns and to preserve the mutual relation between the two sides, which has persisted since its units came in 1978.' In remarks to An-Nahar newspaper, Berri added that no Western or U.N. official has told him that the U.N. force would leave south Lebanon, dismissing the latest reports in this regard. 'In his discussions with (French envoy Jean-Yves) Le Drian and everyone who communicated with him over the past days, Berri asked about Israel's continued violations and the conspiracy against UNIFIL without any concern from the U.S. and the other parties,' the daily added. Berri lamented to Le Drian and others that Israel 'destroyed a group of buildings that housed more than 100 families' in its latest airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, the newspaper said. The Speaker also told Le Drian that France should 'play a bigger role and shoulder its responsibilities,' adding that UNIFIL must stay in Lebanon and its mandate must be extended, An-Nahar reported. Berri's remarks come following a flurry of clashes between residents of south Lebanon and UNIFIL patrols.
Nahar Net
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Le Drian meets Berri in Ain el-Tineh
by Naharnet Newsdesk 8 hours French special envoy to Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian met Tuesday with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh. Berri urged Paris to "help Lebanon confront the conspiracy that is being plotted against UNIFIL, Lebanon and its south," hours after United Nations peacekeepers said rock-throwing individuals confronted them during a patrol on Tuesday in south Lebanon. Such incidents have increased in recent weeks, with residents insisting that any UNIFIL patrol should be accompanied by Lebanese Army troops. Le Drian will meet with other Lebanese officials on Tuesday. His visit aims to "continue discussions with Lebanese officials on subjects of common interest, particularly reforms and reconstruction," French ambassador Hervé Magro said. Le Drian will also discuss Hezbollah's weapons and the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701, local media reports said.
Nahar Net
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Le Drian meets Berri in Ain el-Tineh
by Naharnet Newsdesk 10 June 2025, 13:28 French special envoy to Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian met Tuesday with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh. Berri urged Paris to "help Lebanon confront the conspiracy that is being plotted against UNIFIL, Lebanon and its south," hours after United Nations peacekeepers said rock-throwing individuals confronted them during a patrol on Tuesday in south Lebanon. Such incidents have increased in recent weeks, with residents insisting that any UNIFIL patrol should be accompanied by Lebanese Army troops. Le Drian will meet with other Lebanese officials on Tuesday. His visit aims to "continue discussions with Lebanese officials on subjects of common interest, particularly reforms and reconstruction," French ambassador Hervé Magro said. Le Drian will also discuss Hezbollah's weapons and the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701, local media reports said.
