Israel must not miss the diplomatic opportunity that has arisen in Lebanon

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Israel must not miss the diplomatic opportunity that has arisen in Lebanon
Haaretz Editorial

02:22 AM • March 18 2026 IST

With a French proposal on the table that includes the possibility of Lebanon recognizing Israel in exchange for Israel stopping its attacks and withdrawing to the five outposts it has occupied since the last cease-fire in November 2024, Israel has opted to stick to its old patterns and launch another "operation" against Hezbollah in Lebanon rather than seriously exploring this diplomatic opportunity.

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