Scoop: French plan to end Lebanon war includes recognition of Israel

"Israel is planning to significantly expand its ground operation in Lebanon, aiming to seize the entire area south of the Litani River and dismantle Hezbollah's military infrastructure. This could be the largest Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon since 2006, dragging the country to the center of the escalating war with Iran."

"Under the French proposal, Israel and Lebanon would open negotiations with support from the U.S. and France on a political declaration to be agreed within one month. The proposed declaration would include Lebanon's initial recognition of Israel and a commitment by the Lebanese government to respect Israel's sovereignty and territorial integrity."

"The Lebanese government would commit to preventing attacks against Israel from its territory and to implementing its own plan to disarm Hezbollah and ban its military activity. The Lebanese Armed Forces would redeploy south of the Litani River while Israel would withdraw within a month from territories it has captured."

Lebanon's government has accepted a French-backed peace plan amid concerns that escalating conflict with Israel could devastate the country. Israel is preparing a significant ground operation in Lebanon, potentially the largest since 2006, targeting areas south of the Litani River to dismantle Hezbollah's military capabilities. The French proposal involves negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, facilitated by the U.S. and France, to establish a political declaration within one month. The agreement would include Lebanon's recognition of Israel, commitment to prevent attacks from its territory, and implementation of Hezbollah disarmament. Lebanese Armed Forces would redeploy south of the Litani River while Israel withdraws from captured territories within a month, with both nations reaffirming commitment to UN Resolution 1701 and the 2024 ceasefire.

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