Macron calls on Israel and Hezbollah to stop offensives

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a video conference of G7, at the Elysée Palace in Paris, on March 11, 2026. GONZALO FUENTES / AFP

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Wednesday, March 11 for Israel to halt its ground offensive in Lebanon and on Iran-backed group Hezbollah to "immediately" stop attacks.

"Hezbollah made a major mistake in dragging Lebanon into a confrontation with Israel. It must immediately cease its attack," Macron posted on X. "For its part, Israel must clearly renounce any ground offensive in Lebanon," he added.

Macron, who had previously said everything possible must be done to avoid a new war in Lebanon, made the comments after speaking with the country's president Joseph Aoun.

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