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Lebanese and Israeli envoys to meet as Israel presses war on Hezbollah

Lebanese and Israeli envoys to meet as Israel presses war on Hezbollah

By Alexander Cornwell and Laila Bassam JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, April 14 (Reuters) - Israeli and Lebanese envoys will meet in Washington on Tuesday as Israel presses its war on Hezbollah, a diplomatic milestone overshadowed by conflicting agendas with Israel ruling out a ceasefire and demanding Beirut
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Israel and Lebanon Engage in Rare Peace Talks in Washington

Israel and Lebanon Engage in Rare Peace Talks in Washington

In a significant diplomatic development, Israel and Lebanon have engaged in direct peace talks in Washington, D.C., aiming to address the ongoing conflict involving Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah. The Lebanese government’s decision to enter these negotiations has sparked a mixed reaction among its citizens. Some Lebanese support the talks as a potential path to peace, while others, particularly Hezbollah supporters, view them as a betrayal. The talks are part of broader efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, which have been marked by frequent military confrontations and significant humanitarian impacts.
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The Latest: Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks as US-Iran standoff deepens

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks as US-Iran standoff deepens

Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct talks in decades
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Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

Diplomats worked through backchannels to arrange a new round of talks between the United States and Iran
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Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

Diplomats are working through back channels to arrange more talks between the United States and Iran
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U.S. Pressures Israel for Ceasefire in Lebanon Amid Diplomatic Talks

U.S. Pressures Israel for Ceasefire in Lebanon Amid Diplomatic Talks

Preparatory talks for potential direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel are set to begin in Washington. The United States has reportedly promised to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire in southern Lebanon. The meeting, which will include the ambassadors of both countries under U.S. auspices, was rescheduled to allow U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to participate. Lebanon has agreed to the meeting after receiving assurances from the U.S. that it would push Israel to accept a ceasefire. The talks will focus solely on reaching a ceasefire, which Lebanon has presented as its sole condition for further negotiations. If Israel rejects the ceasefire, no further rounds of talks are expected.
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Israel and Lebanon Engage in Historic Peace Talks Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israel and Lebanon Engage in Historic Peace Talks Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israel and Lebanon have initiated their first direct peace talks in 33 years, facilitated by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, D.C. The discussions aim to address the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a militant group operating in Lebanon. Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, and Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S., Nada Hamadeh, participated in the talks. The primary goal is to disarm Hezbollah and reduce Iran's influence in Lebanon. Despite the historic nature of the talks, Hezbollah has already expressed its refusal to abide by any agreements made. The conflict has resulted in over 2,000 deaths in Lebanon since March 2, with ongoing exchanges of fire between the Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah.
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White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that discussions about a second round of talks with the Iranians were ongoing and productive.
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Israel-Lebanon Talks in Washington Face Challenges Over Hezbollah Disarmament

Israel-Lebanon Talks in Washington Face Challenges Over Hezbollah Disarmament

Israel and Lebanon are engaging in direct talks in Washington, D.C., marking a significant diplomatic effort to address ongoing conflicts, particularly concerning Hezbollah's disarmament. These talks are the first of their kind in over four decades and are being closely watched by the international community. The discussions are complicated by Lebanon's internal divisions and Hezbollah's strong ties to Iran. Despite previous agreements, Hezbollah remains heavily armed, posing a significant obstacle to peace. The Lebanese government, under pressure to disarm Hezbollah, faces challenges due to the group's entrenched position and influence.
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Lebanon and Israel to hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington

Lebanon and Israel to hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington

Lebanon and Israel are holding direct diplomatic talks for the first time in decades
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Hezbollah Rejects Outcomes of Lebanon-Israel Talks in Washington

Hezbollah Rejects Outcomes of Lebanon-Israel Talks in Washington

Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, has declared it will not adhere to any agreements resulting from the direct talks between Lebanon and Israel in the United States. These negotiations, which Hezbollah opposes, are set to occur between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington. This marks the first face-to-face meeting between the two nations' envoys in decades, despite their lack of diplomatic relations. Wafiq Safa, a senior Hezbollah official, stated that the group is not directly communicating with Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun or Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, but rather through Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Hezbollah has expressed readiness to negotiate with the Lebanese government regarding its weapons if a ceasefire and Israeli troop withdrawal occur.
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Hezbollah official says the group won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks in the US

Hezbollah official says the group won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks in the US

A senior Hezbollah official says the Lebanese militant group will not abide by any agreements made in upcoming direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in the United States