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U.S. Proposal for Lebanon Ceasefire Would Allow Israel to Respond to Hizbullah Threats
(Ha'aretz) Jonathan Lis - A draft ceasefire agreement crafted by the U.S. includes a mandate for Israel to enter Lebanese territory to thwart threats from Hizbullah or other organizations. The draft states that if Israel identifies threats to it deep in Lebanon, including weapons production and storage, or the movement of heavy weaponry, ballistic missiles or medium- and long-range missiles, it will be allowed to take military action if the government of Lebanon fails to remove the threat. In addition, the draft says, the Israel Air Force will be allowed to continue overflying Lebanese airspace to collect intelligence and monitor developments.