About 3,000 French citizens have left Lebanon since start of hostilities, says minister

About 3,000 French citizens have left Lebanon since fighting broke out between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, said French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot. (AFP/File)
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Updated 15 October 2024
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About 3,000 French citizens have left Lebanon since start of hostilities, says minister

  • No decision had been taken regarding evacuations from Lebanon

PARIS: About 3,000 French citizens have left Lebanon since fighting broke out between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, said French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot.
Barrot also told the French parliament’s foreign affairs committee that no decision had been taken regarding evacuations from Lebanon.
Overall, there were about 24,000 French citizens in Lebanon.


Modi says India, Israel agree ‘no place for terrorism in the world’

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Modi says India, Israel agree ‘no place for terrorism in the world’

  • India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a two-day visit aimed at strengthening ties with Israel

JERUSALEM: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Israel and India agreed there was “no place for terrorism in the world,” as he wrapped up a two-day visit aimed at strengthening ties with Israel.
“India and Israel are clear that there is no place for terrorism in the world, in any form... We will oppose it shoulder to shoulder. We will always oppose it in the future,” Modi said at a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.
“Humanity must never become a victim of conflict,” he added.