The ceremony started with soldiers of the French republican Guard, dressed in blue and black, carrying the pictures of the 42 victims, as the French army orchestra played.
The source spoke as Sejourne visited Israel as part of a regional tour in which he also made stops in Jordan and Egypt and is also expected to travel to Lebanon.
The incident occurred after a traffic stop where the woman, referred to as Sarah (a pseudonym to protect her identity), was accused of failing to comply with police instructions.
Leading international players, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, have sought to work through the Lebanese government to pressure Hezbollah to withdraw from the border.
European Union member states are divided on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and their response has mostly been to try to ease the humanitarian situation in the enclave.
While some countries enforce the mandatory wearing of traditional headwear, several European countries have banned it or are considering banning it in certain public areas.
Women, elderly men above 60, and those in critical medical condition would be the first hostages to be released.
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