Macron backs extending Lebanon ceasefire

French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly expressed support for extending the current ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. He called for a permanent peace settlement that respects Lebanon's unity and sovereignty. Macron's statement comes as a second round of closed-door talks between Israel and Lebanon, hosted by the United States, is underway in Washington. The French position adds international diplomatic weight to the fragile truce and the ongoing negotiation process.