France presents a written proposal to Beirut, aiming to end hostilities with Israel and settle the Lebanon-Israel frontier dispute. The plan, seen by Reuters, involves Hezbollah withdrawing 10 km from the border. It aims to prevent escalation amid parallel conflicts and involves negotiations on delineating the border.
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00:00 According to a media report by Reuters, France has presented a new written proposal to Beirut
00:07 aiming to resolve the hostilities with Israel and settle the dispute between Lebanon-Israel
00:12 frontier.
00:14 The plan calls for Hezbollah's elite unit and other fighters to withdraw 10km from the
00:20 border aiming to defuse tensions, fuelling concerns of a catastrophic confrontation.
00:25 The proposal that is delivered to top Lebanese officials including Prime Minister Najib
00:30 Mikati by French Foreign Minister Stephen Sejour.
00:33 The proposal emphasizes preventing a conflict from escalating out of control.
00:38 It envisions on negotiations on delineating the contentious land border between Lebanon
00:43 and Israel.
00:44 Hezbollah insists on delaying formal negotiations until Gaza war concludes, as reiterated by
00:50 a party member.
00:51 While similar mediation efforts by the US envoy Amos Hoshain has also circulated, the
00:56 full details of France's proposal have not been reported until now.
01:01 It's actually a three-step plan.
01:02 The three-step plan suggests a 10-day process of de-escalation culminating in border negotiations.
01:08 France with significant ties to Lebanon has involved itself in peace-building efforts.
01:13 The proposal entails a ceasefire between the Lebanese armed group and Israel, including
01:18 halting Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon.
01:20 It calls for dismantling of facilities near the border and withdrawal of combat forces
01:25 including Hezbollah's elite Radwan fighters 10 km north of the border.
01:31 The shorter withdrawal aims to prevent rocket attacks on northern Israel, balancing Hezbollah's
01:35 interest.
01:36 Up to 15,000 Lebanese troops would deploy in south Lebanon, a Hezbollah stronghold.
01:42 However, Hezbollah's response remains contingent on Gaza's situation.
01:46 The Lebanese officials have expressed concern over the proposal's vague language regarding
01:50 dismantling facilities near the border, fearing it may target Hezbollah-affiliated civilian
01:55 institutions.
01:56 The ongoing conflict has displaced tens of thousands and already led to casualties on
02:01 both sides, yet the both sides express a desire to avoid an all-out war.
02:07 Addressing Lebanon's weakened military, the proposal also calls for the international
02:10 body to equip and finance the Lebanese army amidst a severe financial crisis.
02:16 However, one must note that Hezbollah has shown openness to state-led negotiations with
02:21 Israel, particularly regarding the border dispute.
02:24 However, the key issues still include the financing of the Lebanese army and socio-economic
02:29 development in south Lebanon, as diplomatic efforts intensify, hopes for de-escalation
02:35 still remain intertwined with regional complexities and political dynamics.
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