France hosts aid conference for Lebanon amid ongoing conflict
Summary: France is hosting an aid conference for Lebanon to raise funds and promote diplomacy amid ongoing violence between Israel and Hezbollah. The conference aims to address the humanitarian crisis, with over 2,000 Lebanese civilians reported killed and more than 1 million displaced.
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for humanitarian aid and support for Lebanon's armed forces. However, analysts doubt significant diplomatic progress will occur, as both Israel and Hezbollah currently show little interest in a cease-fire.
France's historical ties with Lebanon may aid its diplomatic efforts, but recent tensions with Israel complicate the situation. The conference is expected to yield mostly symbolic outcomes, with limited financial commitments likely.
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