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| 2024-10-27 |
| [X] 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. Related: Macron 10/25/2024 Macron Announces 100 Million Euro French Aid Package for Lebanon Macron 10/22/2024 [F24] French Interior Minister Retailleau charts new hardline immigration strategy Macron 10/22/2024 Macron’s office denies ban on Israeli firms at defense show amounts to boycott Related: BFM TV: 2024-08-25 French authorities hunt for arsonist who targeted synagogue, injured police officer UPDATE: They got him! 3 arrested BFM TV: 2024-04-22 Parisians protest against Islamophobia amid Gaza war tensions BFM TV: 2023-07-02 Deeply divided EU puts conditions on Ukraine for the first time Related: Yoav Gallant 10/25/2024 Israel said to have delayed Iran strike after US intel leak of attack plans Yoav Gallant 10/22/2024 Macron’s office denies ban on Israeli firms at defense show amounts to boycott Yoav Gallant 10/21/2024 The view on the day’s events from Israel: Blasts rock Beirut as Israeli sorties target financial group helping fund Hezbollah |
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