France has drafted a proposal to end the war in Lebanon, according to Axios. The text, considered by the United States and Israel, would provide for an unprecedented step: the recognition of Israel by the Lebanese government. This initiative comes as Israel prepares a land offensive south of the Litani and Lebanon goes through one of the most deadly phases of the recent war.

France has drafted a proposal to end the war in Lebanon, according to Axios. The text, considered by the United States and Israel, would provide for an unprecedented step: the recognition of Israel by the Lebanese government. This initiative comes as Israel prepares a land offensive south of the Litani and Lebanon goes through one of the most deadly phases of the recent war.