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Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon - Reuters

Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon - Reuters

Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon Reuters

April 18, 2026 at 12:21 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"A French soldier was killed in Lebanon."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"1 French soldier was killed and 3 injured in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon"

— Macron , Politician

"Todo apunta a que Hezbolá es responsable de este ataque. Francia exige que las autoridades libanesas detengan de inmediato a los autores y asuman sus responsabilidades."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"Líbano no permitirá ninguna indulgencia a la hora de juzgar a los responsables."

— Joseph Aoun , Politician

"Todo apunta a que Hezbolá es responsable de este ataque."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"La nación expresa su profundo respeto y su apoyo a las familias de nuestros soldados."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"I had ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances of the incident."

— Nawaf Salam , Politician

"A French soldier was killed in Lebanon."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"Everything suggests that responsibility for this attack lies with Hezbollah."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"The soldier was caught in an ambush by an armed group at very close range."

— Catherine Vautrin , Politician

"a French soldier who was part of international Forces stationed in southern Lebanon was killed"

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"Everything suggests that responsibility for this attack lies with Hezbollah."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"The nation bows in respect and extends its support to the families of our soldiers and to all our military personnel engaged for peace in Lebanon."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"Everything suggests that responsibility for this attack lies with Hezbollah."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"He was caught in an ambush by an armed group at very close range."

— Catherine Vautrin , Politician

"The nation bows in respect and extends its support to the families of our soldiers."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"Everything suggests that responsibility for this attack lies with Hezbollah."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"He was caught in an ambush by an armed group at very close range."

— Catherine Vautrin , Politician

All Coverage

Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon - Reuters
Reutersvia rss 1 quote 1 person

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Macron says 1 French soldier was killed and 3 injured in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon
Annaharvia ai 1 quote 1 person

French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the death of a French soldier and injuries to three others in an attack on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, blaming Hezbollah for the assault.

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Macron announces the death of a French UN soldier in Lebanon and points to Hezbollah
El Paísvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the death of a French UN soldier and three injuries in an attack in southern Lebanon, attributing responsibility to Hezbollah and demanding Lebanese authorities act swiftly.

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The Washington Postvia ai

French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that a French soldier was killed and three others injured in an attack on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, attributing responsibility to Hezbollah and urging Lebanese authorities to arrest those responsible.

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Reutersvia ai

A French soldier was killed and three others wounded during an attack on UNIFIL peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, with initial assessments indicating the involvement of Hezbollah, prompting condemnation from French President Macron and an investigation by Lebanese authorities.

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French soldier killed in attack on UNIFIL in Lebanon
Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)via ai 1 quote 1 person

French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the death of a French soldier and the wounding of three others in an attack targeting UNIFIL in southern Lebanon, attributing responsibility to Hezbollah and urging Lebanese authorities to apprehend the perpetrators.

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French UN Soldier Killed in Lebanon: Macron Blames Hezbollah
EFEvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

President Macron announced that a French soldier serving with the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon was killed and three others wounded in an attack in southern Lebanon, which France attributes to Hezbollah. France demands that Lebanese authorities immediately arrest the perpetrators.

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Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon
Al-Monitorvia ai 1 quote 1 person

A French soldier who was part of international Forces stationed in southern Lebanon was killed, President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday, adding that evidence suggests Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah was responsible for the attack. Three other soldiers were wounded and have been evacuated.

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Macron: On French Soldier Killed, Three Injured in Lebanon Attack
Breitbartvia ai 2 quotes 1 person

French President Emmanuel Macron said a French soldier was killed and three others injured on Saturday morning in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Macron identified the soldier as Staff Sgt. Florian Montorio of the 17th Parachute Engineer Regiment from Montauban.

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French soldier killed in attack on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon
PBS Newsvia ai 3 quotes 2 persons

French President Emmanuel Macron said a French soldier was killed and three others injured on Saturday morning in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Macron identified the soldier as Staff Sgt. Florian Montorio of the 17th Parachute Engineer Regiment from Montauban.

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Macron says a French soldier was killed and 3 were wounded in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon
ABC Newsvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

French President Emmanuel Macron says a French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Macron identified the soldier as Staff Sgt. Florian Montorio of the 17th Parachute Engineer Regiment from Montauban.

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Al Jazeeravia ai

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Lieutenant Arnaud Freon was killed in action in the service of France during an attack in the Erbil region of Iraq, adding that a number of French soldiers were wounded. He stressed that the attack on his country's forces was unacceptable.

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Macron announces the death of a French UN soldier after an attack in southern Lebanon
HuffPost Españavia ai 2 quotes 1 person

French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the death of a French UN soldier and three injuries in an attack in southern Lebanon, attributing the assault to Hezbollah and demanding Lebanese authorities take responsibility.

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Macron says 1 French soldier was killed and 3 injured in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon
Al Jazeeravia ai 1 quote 1 person

French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that a French soldier was killed and three others injured in an attack on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, attributing responsibility to Hezbollah and urging Lebanese authorities to arrest those responsible.

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