Loudrian: Lebanon is in a dangerous situation

The special envoy of the French President to Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian, affirmed on Thursday that Lebanon is in a dangerous situation, while welcoming the continuation of talks that provide a horizon for exiting the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Le Drian said via BFMTV and RMC radio that today, Lebanon is in a dangerous situation regarding its unity and territorial integrity, pointing to the division of the Lebanese components towards Hezbollah and towards Israel.

He added that Lebanon is threatened in its territorial integrity because part of its territory is occupied by Israel, and another part is where Hezbollah moves and operates, serving Iranian interests, i.e., the interests of a foreign power.

Despite that, he welcomed the continuation of the truce, considering that it opens a horizon for 45 days during which we will continue the discussion.

He considered that the Lebanese leaders in this path are at a high level and courageous, referring to their request to negotiate directly with the Israeli government to get their country out of this siege and reach a path that restores to the Lebanese state the means of work and presence.