MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from French to English –
The situation between Lebanon and Israel since October 8, 2023 is intolerable and poses an unacceptable risk of broader regional escalation. This is in no one’s interest, neither the Israeli people nor the Lebanese people.
It is time to reach a diplomatic settlement that allows civilians on both sides of the border to return safely to their homes.
Diplomacy cannot prevail in the midst of this escalating conflict.
We therefore call for an immediate 21-day ceasefire along the Lebanese-Israeli border, to allow room for diplomacy to reach a diplomatic settlement in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 (UNSCR 1701), and the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2735 (UNSCR 2735) regarding a ceasefire in Gaza.
We call on all parties, including the governments of Israel and Lebanon, to immediately endorse the temporary ceasefire in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1701 during this period, and to give a real chance to a diplomatic settlement.
We are therefore ready to fully support all diplomatic efforts to conclude an agreement between Lebanon and Israel during this period, building on the efforts of the last few months, in order to put a definitive end to this crisis.
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