Macron says ‘nothing justifies’ Israel’s south Lebanon escalation

Macron says ‘nothing justifies’ Israel’s south Lebanon escalation

Macron condemned Israel's seizure of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon — the deepest military incursion in over 20 years — and called for an emergency UN Security Council session. Ongoing escalation and the risk of Hormuz closure signal rising regional instability that could pressure energy costs and global supply chain visibility into H2.