Report: French draft for Lebanon ceasefire includes full recognition of Israel by Beirut

French ministry of Foreign Affairs denies report of a 'French plan' for Lebanon ceasefire and recognition of Israel by Beirut

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Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon
Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon AP Photo/Hassan Ammar

France has drafted a proposal to end the hostilities between Israel and Lebanon that includes a recognition of Israel by the Lebanese government, Axios reported citing three sources familiar with the matter. 

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The Lebanese government has okayed the plan as a template for peace talks, it is understood, amid fears that the renewed war — triggered by Hezbollah's rocket attacks on Israel — could further devastate the cash-poor, crisis-hit country. 

The French ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a denial, saying no "French plan" for ceasefire and recognition of Israel by Beirut exists. 

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