The French Embassy distributed a statement by the official spokesperson for the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, which said: ‘France extends its condolences to the relatives, families, and colleagues of the journalist who was killed while exercising his duties in Lebanon, and wishes a speedy recovery to his injured colleagues. France once again expresses its firm and fixed commitment, throughout the world, with freedom of the press and the protection of journalists. We commend all those who work to defend free and independent media and ask for their protection.”
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon