French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Lebanon to help speed up the formation of a government that can implement reforms and reconstruction following last year's war between Israel and Hezbollah. Macron's previous reform efforts after the Beirut explosion failed. French officials are hopeful that Saudi Arabia will support the Lebanese Armed Forces with financing and equipment. Macron aims to underscore the importance of Lebanon's sovereignty, restore international confidence, and ensure a united government able to push for change.