French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

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A French peacekeeper was killed and three others wounded by small-arms fire during a UN patrol in southern Lebanon. French President Macron blamed Hezbollah, which denied responsibility, amid heightened tensions and recent fighting between Hezbollah and Israel.

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President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.

French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

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