French President Asks Israel to Exercise Restrain Over Killing of Hamas Leader in Lebanon

French president macron has called on Israel to avoid an escalation in Lebanon after Saleh Al-Arouri killed in Beirut blast.

Israel has not confirmed whether it was behind the explosion but described it as a surgical strike on Hamas.

Lebanese Foreign Minister, Abdallah Bou Habib, has told the BBC his government have appealed to Hezbollah not to retaliate, adding that Lebanon do not want to be dragged, into a regional war.

Hamas deputy head, Saleh Al-Arouri and two commanders from its armed wing were killed in a blast on Tuesday.

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Israeli Military, Daniel Hagari said the country’s forces were in a high state of readiness and prepared for any scenario.

After the strike, Hezbollah vowed Aruri’s death would not go unpunished, calling it a serious assault on Lebanon… and a dangerous development in the course of the war.

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati also condemned the killing and said it aims to draw Lebanon further into the Israel-Hamas war.

In his conversation with Gantz, Macron reiterated his call for a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the presidency said.

He also expressed again his deepest concern at the mounting civilian death toll in Gaza, as well as the humanitarian crisis unfolding inside the Palestinian territory, while at the same time reaffirming France’s commitment to the security of Israel.