Key facts
- France's UN Envoy Jérôme Bonnafont criticized Israel's military operations in Lebanon.
- Bonnafont stated the prolongation and scale of the operations are unjustifiable.
- He described Israel's actions as a major strategic error.
- Rescuers have come under attack in and around Nabatieh, with reports of fatalities.
- Al-Najda Al-Shaabiya Hospital came under Israeli attack over the weekend.
- Former President Trump stated he persuaded Israel not to send troops to Beirut.
France has voiced strong criticism regarding Israel's military actions in Lebanon, with its UN Envoy calling the operations unjustifiable and a strategic misstep. The capture of Beaufort Castle, a medieval fortress, adds to the ongoing conflict. Reports indicate that Israeli forces are targeting rescue workers and medical facilities in southern Lebanon, escalating regional tensions. Former President Trump's intervention suggests a potential de-escalation of direct conflict in Beirut.