France’s defense minister revealed Wednesday that his country’s military intercepted Iranian drones targeting Israel in the days leading up to the cease-fire that ended 12 days of direct and active war between the Middle Eastern nations.

France's military took part in efforts to stop Iranian drones targeting Israel prior to this week's ceasefire, the country's defence minister Sebastien Lecornu said late on Wednesday."I can confirm that the French army intercepted less than 10 drones in the last few days during the different military operations conducted by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Israel,

France has welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Iran announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, calling for all parties to respect the truce and to