The mechanism charged with controlling the implementation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah proves efficient, say French senior officials.

We look at their deeds on the ground today. Do they denounce or ban party members with anti-Semitic statements?’

The UK, France and Germany said humanitarian aid ‘should never be contingent on a ceasefire or used as a political tool’.

France, which had the second-highest number of victims in the massacre carried out by Hamas on October 7, 2023, has been monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely. The country has supported families and attempted to influence negotiations to secure the release of dual-national hostages.

On May 31, 2024, following the Battle of Rafah, Macron barred Israel from the Eurosatory arms exhibition. On June 17, 2024, the Israeli Manufacturers and French-Jewish businessmen filed a petition with the Supreme Court of France, which ruled in favor of allowing Israelis to enter the exhibition.

FM Sa'ar says opening of dialogue with Sweden Democrats, France’s National Rally, Spain’s Vox is based on their present actions, not antisemitic roots: 'I didn't see reason not to'

Following last week’s strikes just south of Damascus, Israel’s military said it conducted another round of strikes on Monday on military targets in northwestern Syria.