France has called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address the worsening situation in Lebanon. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said that Lebanon has faced intense Israeli airstrikes over the past week, resulting in about 400 deaths according to local health authorities.

Barrot stated that France has already provided around 6.9 million dollars in emergency assistance to humanitarian organizations operating in Lebanon. Additionally, preparations are underway to send 20 tons of further humanitarian aid scheduled to arrive on Tuesday. He emphasized that France is continuing discussions with Israeli authorities to prevent Lebanon from descending into chaos and to ensure a ceasefire.

The minister also mentioned that the process of disarming Hezbollah remains an important part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the region.