France and U.S. Propose 21-Day Ceasefire to Halt Lebanon Conflict

France and U.S. Propose 21-Day Ceasefire to Halt Lebanon Conflict

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced a joint proposal with the U.S. for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon, aimed at preventing the conflict from escalating into a full-scale war. "In recent days, we have collaborated with our American partners on a 21-day temporary ceasefire framework to facilitate negotiations," Barrot said during an emergency session of the UN Security Council, convened at France's request.

Barrot emphasized that the proposal would be made public soon and urged both parties to accept it immediately. He cautioned that the current situation in Lebanon is nearing a "point of no return," warning that the tensions could lead to a full-blown conflict with unpredictable consequences.

He also highlighted Lebanon's ongoing political and economic crises, noting that if war breaks out, Lebanon may not recover. The French-US proposal follows intense discussions during the UN General Assembly in New York, focused on efforts to establish a ceasefire.

In recent days, Israeli strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon have killed and injured nearly 3,000 people, displacing thousands from their homes.