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2024-10-27 Europe
Marcon and Hezbollah deal...
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French journalist Georges Malbrunot has revealed alleged dealings between French President Emmanuel Macron and Hezbollah, involving a billion-dollar contract awarded to businessman Rodolphe Saadé to rebuild Beirut's port after the 2020 blast.

Malbrunot claims that in exchange for Macron's silence on Hezbollah's weapons, Saadé, who owns CMA-CGM and BFM TV, secured the contract tax-free. This arrangement reportedly followed a meeting between Macron and Hezbollah leaders, marking a rare interaction between a Western head of state and the group.

The deal has fueled recent tensions between France and Israel, with Macron openly condemning Israeli actions in Lebanon and Gaza. France has even called for an arms embargo against Israel and pledged $100 million in aid to Lebanon.

Israeli officials, like Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, have criticized Macron’s stance as contrary to French values, calling it a "disgrace." Macron previously dismissed Malbrunot's report as "irresponsible," yet recent developments seem to affirm its accuracy, raising questions about France’s foreign policy in the Middle East and its ties to Hezbollah.


Posted by 3dc 2024-10-27 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11130 views ]  Top
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