France will host an international conference this month to help drum up humanitarian aid for Lebanon and strengthen security in the southern part of the country, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday.

Experts say despite French diplomatic efforts in Lebanon, there remains a 'gap' between statements and actions regarding Israel

French President Emmanuel Macron called Saturday for a halt on arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza, provoking a sharp response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also criticized Netanyahu's decision to send troops into ground operations in Lebanon.

In response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criticism of French President Emmanuel Macron's call for a weapons embargo on Israel, Paris on Sunday reaffirmed its support for Israel. In a statement,

Macron stated the urgent need for a political resolution, calling for a halt to arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza.

But countries who supposedly oppose this terror axis call for an arms embargo on Israel,” Netanyahu continues. “What a disgrace!” Netanyahu promises that Israel will win