Lebanon has accepted a French proposal as a basis for peace talks with Israel, while Israel and the United States are still reviewing the framework, Axios reported on Saturday, citing three sources familiar with the details.
The proposal reportedly aims to end the current war, secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and create a path toward unprecedented Lebanese recognition of Israel.
The reported framework comes as Israel prepares to significantly expand its ground operation in Lebanon, with Israeli and US officials telling Axios that Jerusalem is weighing a push to seize the area south of the Litani River and dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tasked Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer with managing the Lebanese file and coordinating with the Trump administration, but officials cited by Axios said a deal is unlikely without strong US leadership.
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The proposal reportedly aims to end the current war, secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and create a path toward unprecedented Lebanese recognition of Israel.
The reported framework comes as Israel prepares to significantly expand its ground operation in Lebanon, with Israeli and US officials telling Axios that Jerusalem is weighing a push to seize the area south of the Litani River and dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tasked Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer with managing the Lebanese file and coordinating with the Trump administration, but officials cited by Axios said a deal is unlikely without strong US leadership.
French peace proposal calls for Lebanon to recognize Israel | The Jerusalem Post
The proposal reportedly aims to end the current war, secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and create a path toward unprecedented Lebanese recognition of Israel.
www.jpost.com
