French FM heads to Israel after Lebanon visit in bid to reduce tensions
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot heads to Israel on Friday, in an unscheduled visit, after meeting with Lebanese political leaders in Beirut Thursday. France's top diplomat is set to discuss regional security, humanitarian aid issues, and attempts to de-escalate conflicts in the Middle East with Israeli authorities.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot heads to Israel on Friday, in an unscheduled visit, after meeting with Lebanese political leaders in Beirut Thursday. France's top diplomat is set to discuss regional security, humanitarian aid issues, and attempts to de-escalate conflicts in the Middle East with Israeli authorities.