France affirms 'genuine' willingness to Resolution 1701 implementation

The online newspaper Al Anbaa reported that international concern over the widening scope of the war in the south is increasing, evident through the visits of international envoys to Lebanon and their efforts to ease tensions in preparation for the full implementation of Resolution 1701 in all its provisions.

 

This article was originally published in, translated from online newspaper Al Anbaa. 

Sources closely following the visit of the French delegation to Lebanon conveyed to Al Anbaa that there is a "genuine French desire to implement Resolution 1701" and an affirmation of France's readiness to provide the army with all necessary weapons, equipment, and machinery. 

The delegation reportedly listened to the demands of Lebanese officials and their stance that the resolution is being implemented by the Lebanese side.