LBCI

Israeli ambassador to France: Strengthening Lebanese Army is a ‘step in the right direction’

04-09-2026 | 01:37

Share

Share

Israeli ambassador to France: Strengthening Lebanese Army is a ‘step in the right direction’

Israeli Ambassador to France Joshua Zarka said strengthening the Lebanese Army is essential to allow Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon.

Asked about an upcoming preparatory meeting in Paris ahead of an international conference to support the Lebanese Army, Zarka said any effort to strengthen the military and enable the implementation of an Israeli withdrawal plan from southern Lebanon would be “a step in the right direction,” provided it is carried out seriously.

“We are tired of broad statements that do not translate into action,” Zarka said.

He stressed the need to strengthen the Lebanese Armed Forces and ensure that Hezbollah is no longer able to pose a threat to Israel.

Lebanon News

ambassador

France:

Strengthening

Lebanese

‘step

right

direction’

Next

Fuel prices increase across Lebanon

Israeli army says it completed clearing Hezbollah underground infrastructure on Ali al-Taher Heights

Previous

Recommended For You

Israel targets Hezbollah infrastructure as new phase begins in south Lebanon

News Bulletin Reports

12:59

Israel targets Hezbollah infrastructure as new phase begins in south Lebanon

Salam at UN: Lebanon’s future cannot be decided on its behalf, warns of UNIFIL vacuum

10:54

Salam at UN: Lebanon’s future cannot be decided on its behalf, warns of UNIFIL vacuum

Lebanon PM stresses need to 'avert vacuum' if UN force leaves

10:39

Lebanon PM stresses need to 'avert vacuum' if UN force leaves

Lebanon's fuel prices on the rise

Lebanon Economy

02:43

Lebanon's fuel prices on the rise

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

G7 aims to 'significantly reduce' critical minerals dependence on China

2026-06-17

G7 aims to 'significantly reduce' critical minerals dependence on China

Lebanon announces dates for 2026 vocational education exams for private candidates

2026-08-13

Lebanon announces dates for 2026 vocational education exams for private candidates

Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10-day average, data shows

Middle East News

2026-09-18

Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10-day average, data shows

Kuwait says power, water plant hit by Iranian attack

Middle East News

2026-07-17

Kuwait says power, water plant hit by Iranian attack

Videos

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

2026-09-18

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

2026-09-17

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Israel targets Hezbollah infrastructure as new phase begins in south Lebanon

1

Israel targets Hezbollah infrastructure as new phase begins in south Lebanon

Lebanon's fuel prices on the rise

2

Lebanon's fuel prices on the rise

Salam at UN: Lebanon’s future cannot be decided on its behalf, warns of UNIFIL vacuum

3

Salam at UN: Lebanon’s future cannot be decided on its behalf, warns of UNIFIL vacuum

Lebanon PM stresses need to 'avert vacuum' if UN force leaves

4

Lebanon PM stresses need to 'avert vacuum' if UN force leaves

Russia considering stance on peace talks after Ukrainian attacks: Putin

5

Russia considering stance on peace talks after Ukrainian attacks: Putin

At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out

6

At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out

Iran's president says it is up to US to choose if it wants to end Iran war

7

Iran's president says it is up to US to choose if it wants to end Iran war

Trump told Xi that China helping Iran is unacceptable: US ambassador

8

Trump told Xi that China helping Iran is unacceptable: US ambassador

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More