French Foreign Ministry: Israel Has Not Yet Responded to Our Proposals Regarding Lebanon

The spokesperson for the French Foreign Ministry, Christophe Lemoine, said on Thursday that "Israel has not yet responded to Paris's proposals to reduce tensions with Hezbollah." Lemoine stated in a daily press briefing: "We received a relatively positive response from the Lebanese, but I believe we have not yet received any response from Israel." The written proposals also address long-standing border issues that have been discussed with partners, including the United States, which is making its own efforts to ease tensions and exert the greatest influence on Israel. French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné visited Lebanon and Israel in April as part of France's efforts. Israeli Foreign Minister visited Paris earlier this month. The Lebanese Foreign Minister traveled to Paris for talks on Wednesday.