Israel Bombards Lebanon as France Says Lebanon Can't Disarm Hezbollah

Israel has continued bombing Lebanon amid escalating conflict with Hezbollah.

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French officials state it is unreasonable to expect Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah while under bombardment.

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France's special envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian emphasized only negotiations could resolve the crisis.

Le Drian noted Israel previously occupied Lebanon without successfully eradicating Hezbollah.

Lebanese authorities report over 900 people killed in Israeli attacks since Hezbollah joined the conflict on March 2.

Israel has rejected direct talks from Beirut as insufficient from a government fearing civil war.

France is actively seeking a mediating role in the conflict with Lebanon.

France leverages its historical ties with Lebanon alongside the US to broker peace.

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French officials have presented counter-proposals to US ideas for ending hostilities.

Diplomats report Washington has reacted cautiously while Israel has rejected the plan.

France's proposal includes a three-month ceasefire leading to a non-aggression pact.

The framework includes border demarcation, UN troops for disarmament verification, and reconstruction commitments.

The conflict has resulted in significant human suffering with mass displacement and casualties.

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Lebanese authorities confirm over 900 people killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.

Air-raid sirens have sounded across Israel following rocket launches from Lebanon.

Israeli media reports Hezbollah has launched medium-range missiles.

The violence has created a humanitarian crisis with civilians fleeing targeted areas.

President Joseph Aoun is willing to negotiate with Israel, but Hezbollah rejects such moves.

The international community is divided on addressing the escalating situation.

France pushes for diplomatic solutions while supporting Lebanon's sovereignty.

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The Riyadh meeting affirmed support for Lebanon's security, stability, and unity.

The meeting endorsed Lebanon's government decision to keep weapons under state control.

The meeting also condemned Israel's aggression and expansionist policies.

Lebanon's inability to control Hezbollah after a 2024 ceasefire questions its negotiation credibility.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is expected to visit Lebanon soon.

Despite diplomatic efforts, key disagreements persist, making peaceful resolution challenging.

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Israel has ruled out immediate direct talks, insisting Hezbollah must be disarmed first.

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Hezbollah continues military engagement, rejecting disarmament while Lebanon is bombed.

The French diplomatic initiative faces obstacles as Israel rejected the ceasefire framework.

Washington has reacted cautiously to French counter-proposals.

The situation remains volatile with continued rocket exchanges and airstrikes.

Concerns grow about further regional destabilization as the conflict shows no immediate de-escalation.