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Lebanese Army deployed next to damaged homes in Zawtar Gharbieh, southern Lebanon, Oct. 1, 2026. (Credit: Mohamed Azakir/Reuters) Add as preferred on Google French President Emmanuel Macron announced Wednesday that France will be organizing a conference to support the Lebanese Army after the Israeli elections, as negotiations purportedly aimed at reaching a lasting "cease-fire" between Lebanon and Israel remain stalled. "A conference will be set up in the coming weeks by France... I think it is useless to do it before the Israeli elections," he said at a press briefing from Qatar.The Lebanese armed forces, underpaid and badly equipped, have been lagging in their mission to disarm Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Israel has made its withdrawal from Lebanese territory contingent on the disarmament of the party and is currently occupying more than 600 km² in the South, where it has razed dozens of villages.Why it mattersThe comments come a day after Israel leveled baseless... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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