France summons Israeli ambassador over attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

France has summoned Israel's ambassador to the country to seek an explanation after Israeli troops fired at positions held by UN peacekeepers, including at the Naqoura base, in southern Lebanon. 

"These attacks constitute serious violations of international law and must stop immediately," the French foreign ministry said on Friday.

France has around 700 troops as part of the Unifil mission. French troops have not been wounded. 

The foreign ministry said that all warring parties had an obligation to protect peacekeepers.