Macron says France will recognize Palestine
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During discussions with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that Beirut must implement economic reforms before an aid conference can be organized to support Lebanon's reconstruction.
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Naharnet on MSNSalam says reassured by Macron's 'commitment to assisting Lebanon'Prime Minister Nawaf Salam held talks Thursday in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron after which he thanked France for "its continued support for Lebanon and its security, sovereignty and prosperity.
France will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations general assembly in September, President Macron has announced.
The U.N. has warned that war-torn Lebanon's at "a turning point" and must make urgent and immediate recovery efforts to avoid prolonging a six-year crisis.
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Naharnet on MSNHezbollah's Qmati calls for unity amid pressure for disarmamentHezbollah political bureau member Mahmoud Qmati called Friday for unity in Lebanon amid ongoing domestic and international pressure for Hezbollah to disarm after a bruising war with Israel."We are ready for dialogue about a defense strategy,
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Agence France-Presse on MSNLebanon says will extend ceasefire despite Israel's failure to withdraw troopsLebanon said Monday it would extend a ceasefire deal with Israel until mid-February, even though the Israeli military failed to meet a deadline to withdraw its troops and killed 22 people in the south of the country.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam described the strike on Beirut's southern suburbs as "a dangerous escalation" and French President Emmanuel Macron called it an "unacceptable" truce violation.
Freedom has never been so threatened, President Emmanuel Macron said, preparing France for an era in which it may no longer be able to count on the U.S.
French President Emmanuel Macron pressed Lebanon’s leaders to form a government and introduce reforms, and in return promised international aid to help the Mediterranean nation stave off ...