BREAKING: I Call For The Safety Of Civilians On Both Sides Of The Border Between Lebanon And Israel – Macron

According to a report by The Times Of Israel on April 17, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron has voiced full support for the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, while warning that the agreement may already be undermined by ongoing military operations that he did not specify.

He wrote on X: “I call for the safety of civilians on both sides of the border between Lebanon and Israel,” he writes on X. “Hezbollah must lay down its arms. Israel must respect Lebanese sovereignty and end the war.”

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon took effect at midnight local time.

The French president’s remarks come as international attention focuses on maintaining the fragile truce, which follows months of escalating cross-border violence. The agreement is intended to temporarily halt hostilities and reduce tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border, where repeated exchanges have raised fears of wider regional instability.

Diplomatic actors have urged both parties to fully comply with the terms of the ceasefire and avoid any actions that could lead to renewed fighting. Macron’s statement reflects broader European concerns about civilian protection and respect for national sovereignty in the conflict zone.

Meanwhile, security analysts note that the durability of the ceasefire will depend on restraint from both sides and the effectiveness of monitoring arrangements put in place to oversee compliance. Calls continue for sustained humanitarian consideration and renewed political dialogue aimed at preventing a return to violence and encouraging long-term stability in the region.