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France says airstrikes on Lebanon must stop immediately

Airstrikes targeting Lebanon must be brought to an end immediately, France's ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday after Lebanese Hezbollah commanders were targeted in southern Beirut.

"The large-scale strikes which took place today in the south suburbs of Beirut brought devastation and claimed many casualties. This must be brought to an end immediately," Nicolas de Riviere told a UN Security Council meeting.