Israel and Lebanon to talk as war with Hezbollah rages, Haaretz reports - Reuters
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Israel and Lebanon plan to hold talks despite the ongoing war with Hezbollah.
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Israel and Lebanon are set to hold talks despite the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah, according to a report by Israeli newspaper Haaretz. The discussions would mark a significant diplomatic development amid active hostilities between Israeli forces and the Iran-backed militant group. The talks could represent the first formal diplomatic contact between the two countries since the current conflict escalated. No details were provided about the timing, location, or specific agenda for the proposed discussions.
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The two countries are preparing for their first formal diplomatic contact since the current conflict escalated.
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