War in the Middle East: Foreign Minister travels to Lebanon on Sunday evening, where Israeli strikes continue

Jean-Noël Barrot, ministre des Affaires étrangères, à la tribune de l'Onu ce 23 septembre. EPA – OLGA FEDOROVA

As Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue this Sunday, September 29, the day after the announcement of the death of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, the new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, is traveling to Lebanon this evening.

The head of French diplomacy Jean-Noël Barrot will be in Lebanon on Sunday, September 29 the evening, announced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Israeli strikes continue, particularly on the southern suburbs of Beirut.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs plans to“exchange with local authorities and provide French support, particularly humanitarian. Departure within the hour and landing this evening”, added this source.

France calls for halt to strikes

France on Saturday called for “an immediate end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon”, indicating that it was “opposed to any ground operation” in the country. A message sent by the minister to Najib Mikati, Prime Minister of Lebanon, during a telephone conversation.

Previously, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier had described the situation as“extremely serious” and affirmed “to be concerned about security” French nationals on site.

The ministry has not yet reported any calls for French nationals to leave the country.

Jean-Yves Le Drian, President Emmanuel Macron's special envoy to Lebanon, made a sixth visit there at the beginning of the week and met with all parties to try to convince them to finally elect a president.

He made no statement to the press.