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Lebanon has signaled interest in a French initiative aimed at easing tensions with Israel and addressing border issues, seeing it as a promising step towards stability, as per a letter from Lebanon's foreign ministry obtained by Reuters. Tensions have risen between Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel along the southern border since October, alongside the conflict in Gaza. International efforts are underway to de-escalate tensions and prevent broader regional conflict. The French plan, presented to Lebanon last month and revealed by Reuters, outlines a phased approach involving  halting military activities,  removing armed groups, and  deploying Lebanese army units along the border. For any agreement to succeed, Hezbollah's approval, given its significant influence in Lebanon, is crucial. Hezbollah has signaled its commitment to engage with Israel until a ceasefire is reached in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Lebanon's foreign ministry expressed optimism in its letter to the