Jean-Noël Barrot & Nawaf Salam

Jean-Noël Barrot: As France>>>'s Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot>>> requested an emergency meeting of the International — United Nations Security Council>>> to address Israel>>>'s military operations in Lebanon>>>, describing them as 'unacceptable' and a 'major mistake for Israel>>>.'

Nawaf Salam: As Lebanon>>>'s Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam>>> has condemned Israel>>>'s actions as 'scorched-earth policy and collective punishment' and called for an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal. He views direct negotiations as the 'least costly option' despite their uncertain outcome.

Jean-Noël Barrot: Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Foreign Affairs Minister, stated that Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire and condemned Israeli strikes.