France Mediates Lebanon-Israel Conflict

0:00Hey, it's Cory with the story with global news today. The world's biggest stories every day. France's special envoy to Lebanon says it's unreasonable to expect the Lebanese government to disarm Iran backed Hezbollah while the country faces. Israeli air strikes. Over 900 people have died in those attacks since Hezbollah joined the regional conflict supporting Iran back on March 2nd. Earlier this week, John Eve Lydrian pointed out that Israel occupied parts of Lebanon for years and still couldn't wipe out Hezbollah's military power. He argued, no one can demand Beirut handle it in just three days amid ongoing bombings. Lebanon's president, Joseph Ayyoun, has offered direct talks with Israel, but Hezbollah rejected the idea and keeps fighting. Israeli officials dismissed the offer as too little too late from a government that once Hezbollah disarmed, but fear sparking civil war. France, with its de-times to Lebanon, is pushing a mediating role alongside the United States.

1:01Last week, they floated counter-proposals including a three-month halt to fighting, a permanent non-aggression pact, border demarcation, and united. Nations back troops to oversee disarmament elsewhere in Lebanon. Meanwhile, the plan calls for Israeli pullbacks, reconstruction aid, and economic reforms in Lebanon, ending the official state of war. The U.S. has been cool on the idea so far. Israel rejected them outright, but talks continue. France's foreign minister plans a Lebanon visit soon, though Israel says no direct negotiations are coming. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Check out the episode description. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. Soel, I, solelypillow.com, made in AI.