Recent reports from Israel have shed light on the specifics of a prospective border arrangement with Lebanon

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has openly acknowledged engaging in discussions with Paris and other European capitals about the tense border situation with Lebanon. Israeli media has provided insights into these dialogues.

According to a report from Israel’s Channel 12, secret negotiations are underway involving several countries, focusing on moving Hezbollah’s forces away from the Israeli border. The United States, France, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates are participating in these discussions. Their goal is to ensure the safety of Israeli communities located along and near the Lebanese border.

The talks include proposals to relocate Hezbollah’s forces north of the Litani River, deploy an international force to the Shebaa Farms and northern Ghajar, and facilitate the election of a new president in Lebanon. This approach was initially suggested by UAE representatives but had not gained traction, and Israel’s agreement to this plan is not guaranteed.

Meanwhile, Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth reports an increased likelihood of reaching a settlement regarding the Israel-Lebanon border through U.S. and French mediation efforts. The proposal involves incentivizing the Lebanese government with international funds, while Hezbollah would consent to a modified version of the 2006 U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701, which concluded the Second Lebanon War. This revised agreement would entail Hezbollah pulling back the Radwan Force beyond the Litani River and refraining from reconstructing its border surveillance and monitoring towers, previously destroyed by the Israeli military.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is advocating for the resumption of Israeli Air Force flights over Lebanese airspace, as added by the newspaper.