Lebanon Seeks French Backing as US-Hosted Israel Talks Approach

55 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Apr 21

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to seek support ahead of direct talks with Israel in Washington.
France reaffirmed its commitment to Lebanon’s position but was sidelined from direct negotiations by the US and Israel, despite its historic ties and UN peacekeeper presence.
The talks aim to extend a fragile ceasefire and address Israeli troop withdrawal, while Lebanon faces internal pressure due to Hezbollah’s stance and ongoing humanitarian needs.

With France sidelined by Israel, can US-led talks deliver a lasting peace for Lebanon?

Can Lebanon's army disarm Hezbollah while Israeli troops still occupy its southern territory?

How will the humanitarian crisis escalate if the upcoming Washington negotiations collapse?

As the UN mission prepares to withdraw, what will replace it to prevent all-out war?

Is Israel's proposed 10km 'security zone' a path to peace or a permanent occupation?

After Iran's leader was killed, is this fragile ceasefire just a pause before wider conflict?