France calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting on Lebanon

Amman, May 31 (Petra) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot
announced on Sunday that France has requested an emergency meeting of
the UN Security Council following the Israeli occupation of the
strategic Beaufort Castle area in southern Lebanon.

According to France 24, Barrot described the Israeli ground incursion
and expansion of military operations in Lebanon as a serious mistake
and a violation of international law.

He said there is no justification for extending Israeli military
operations in Lebanon or expanding control over Lebanese territory,
stressing that such actions undermine Israel’s obligations under
international law.

Barrot added that the advance into Lebanese territory not only
contradicts Israel’s commitments but constitutes a breach of
international law.

//Petra// AK