Israel refuses ceasefire with Hezbollah
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Israel refuses to discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah despite upcoming talks with Lebanon in Washington.
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Israel has refused to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, stating it will not discuss halting fighting with the group it considers the main obstacle to peace. This refusal comes as Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to hold talks in Washington on Tuesday, marking the first formal contact between the two nations, which lack diplomatic relations. The Israeli stance indicates a ceasefire remains a distant prospect despite the upcoming discussions. Lebanese authorities report Israeli strikes have killed over 1,950 people, including more than 350 on the first day of the US-Iran ceasefire.
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Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to hold their first formal talks in Washington on Tuesday.
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