France rejects Israel's demand to strike Hezbollah post-ceasefire, citing Lebanon's sovereignty.

France has rejected Israel's demand to retain the right to strike Hezbollah in Lebanon post-ceasefire, arguing it undermines Lebanon's sovereignty. Israeli officials insist on this condition for any ceasefire, but diplomats say it's unlikely to be accepted by Hezbollah or Lebanon. France, working with the US to secure a ceasefire, emphasizes the need for respecting Lebanon's sovereignty and internal political dynamics.

November 13, 2024
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