A French initiative offering Lebanese recognition of Israel in exchange for a cease-fire and limited IDF withdrawal is under review in Jerusalem, with Washington's support seen as key to advancing direct negotiations
A French initiative offering Lebanese recognition of Israel in exchange for a cease-fire and limited IDF withdrawal is under review in Jerusalem, with Washington's support seen as key to advancing direct negotiations
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06:22 AM • March 16 2026 IST
The round of direct talks that had been scheduled to take place in the coming days between Israeli and Lebanese representatives has been postponed for now after Israel pulled back from the plan, a source familiar with the details told Haaretz.
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