A French UNIFIL soldier has been killed in an attack in southern Lebanon, with President Macron confirming his identity.
Macron explicitly stated that all indications suggest Hezbollah is responsible and demanded Lebanese authorities arrest those responsible.
The message provides the soldier's full name and regiment, confirming earlier reports of a fatality.
The victim's family reportedly states Hezbollah killed him.
Macron's statement provides official French confirmation of the attack, identifies the soldier as Sergeant-Chef Florian Montorio, and explicitly blames Hezbollah for responsibility.
A helicopter has evacuated wounded French soldiers to Rouma hospital in Beirut.
UNIFIL has issued a statement specifically blaming non-state actors for the attack and providing details that the patrol was clearing explosive ordnance to re-establish links with isolated UNIFIL positions when fired upon.
The message adds that Lebanese President Aoun called Macron to offer condolences and that a wave of arrests by the Lebanese army is expected.
French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly attributed responsibility for the attack to Hezbollah, confirming the French government's official position.
Macron explicitly stated that evidence suggests Hezbollah was responsible for the attack.
Lebanese President Michel Aoun has offered condolences to French President Macron over the death of the French UNIFIL soldier.
The message confirms the death of the French soldier, which was the central fact of the existing report.
French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly stated that all indications point to Hezbollah being responsible for the killing.
The Lebanese government commissioner at the Military Court has opened an investigation to pursue those responsible for the killing.
The French government has formally announced the soldier's identity as Florian Montorio and confirmed the attack occurred this morning.
President Macron has identified the deceased soldier as Senior Sergeant Florian Montorio of the 17th Parachute Regiment.
