France’s president began a visit to Lebanon Friday, where he will meet the crisis-hit country’s newly elected leaders, as the nation attempts to recover from the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war

Lebanon has just elected a president and appointed a prime minister, after months of deadlock. The French president didn't hesitate to visit, sensing an opportunity to take stock of the ceasefire signed at the end of November between Israel and Hezbollah.

The French president made the announcement as he visited Beirut in a show of support for Lebanon's new leaders.

Israel’s security cabinet has now approved the ceasefire deal with Hamas which will be brought to a vote in the government. The full 33-member cabinet is widely expected to give its approval which means the ceasefire can go into effect on Sunday as planned.

Visiting Macron said Israeli violations are being closely monitored, says Premier Najib Mikati - Anadolu Ajansı

Emmanuel Macron’s trip to Lebanon, his first in more than four years, follows a 60-day ceasefire deal that aims to end the Israel-Hezbollah war. #EuropeNews

Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have given "their full support" to the formation of a "strong government" in Lebanon, the French presidency said on Thursday after a call between the two leaders.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that a ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas must be followed by a "political solution" to end the conflict in Gaza. "The agreement must be respected. The hostages freed. Gazans aided. A political ...

French President Emmanuel Macron met Friday with Lebanon’s new leadership and vowed to support the small nation as it tries to recover from a historic economic crisis and the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war.

France’s President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beirut on Friday for a visit that will see him meet his counterpart and offer support as Lebanon’s leaders

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said that French-Israeli citizens Ofer Kalderon and Ohad Yahalomi are in the first group of hostages due to be freed by Hamas following a ceasefire with Israel.