A Renewed Call for Peace: U.S. and France's Ceasefire Proposal

The U.S. and France have renewed their call for a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, a move aimed at enforcing a long-standing U.N. resolution. Despite ongoing conflict, U.N. officials stress the need for clear implementation strategies to maintain peace along the Lebanese-Israeli border.

A renewed call for peace has emerged as the United States and France push for a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The proposal underscores the need for enforcing the U.N. Security Council resolution 1701, which seeks to maintain a weapon-free zone along the Lebanese-Israeli border.

Resolution 1701, adopted back in 2006, has long intended to prevent arms proliferation and unauthorized military presence in southern Lebanon, primarily targeted towards the Iran-backed Hezbollah. However, the region remains tense as Israeli forces and U.N. peacekeepers struggle with implementation.

U.N. officials emphasize that the lack of resolution enforcement over the years has culminated in today's geopolitical tensions. They advocate for a realistic roadmap and stronger enforcement mechanisms to prevent further conflict and facilitate diplomacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)