Scoop: French plan to end Lebanon war includes recognition of Israel
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France proposes ending Lebanon war through Lebanese recognition of Israel and Hezbollah disarmament.
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The French government has drafted a proposal to end the war in Lebanon that would require the Lebanese government to recognize Israel for the first time, with both Israel and the U.S. currently reviewing the plan. Under the framework, Israel and Lebanon would open negotiations within one month on a "political declaration" that includes Lebanon's recognition of Israel and commitment to disarm Hezbollah, while Israel would withdraw from territories captured since the current war began. The Lebanese government has already accepted the plan as a basis for peace talks, alarmed by the escalating conflict that began with Hezbollah's rocket attacks on Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tasked former minister Ron Dermer with managing negotiations, while Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has appointed a negotiating team for potential direct talks. The proposal envisions a permanent non-aggression agreement signed within two months and complete border demarcation by the end of 2026.
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Lebanon has accepted the plan as a basis for talks while Israel and the U.S. are reviewing the proposal.
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