France to organize conference to support Lebanese army, Macron announces

French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans for a conference to support the Lebanese army after Israeli elections, citing pressure on Lebanon. He emphasized the need for coordination to assist the Lebanese Armed Forces and criticized the current situation in Lebanon, where Israeli troops occupy parts of the country. Macron highlighted the stalled progress on disarming Hezbollah and the challenges faced by the Lebanese army. He reiterated France's commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty and stability, advocating for the withdrawal of Israeli forces and confidence-building measures. Macron previously met with Lebanese and Jordanian leaders to garner support for Lebanon's military.