At France's request the UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Israel's expanded military operations in Lebanon on June 1 in the afternoon US EDT. French President Macron said the escalation in southern Lebanon is unjustified, called f

2026-06-01

At France's request the UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Israel's expanded military operations in Lebanon on June 1 in the afternoon US EDT. French President Macron said the escalation in southern Lebanon is unjustified, called for an immediate ceasefire, urged the US and Iran to reach a ceasefire agreement promptly, and said France will support Lebanon's efforts to restore sovereignty and territorial integrity.