Lebanon 'no longer a pawn,' president says ahead of new Israel talks in Washington
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Lebanon-Israel talks will resume in Washington amid a shaky Hezbollah ceasefire.
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Israeli and Lebanese representatives are scheduled to resume direct talks in Washington on Thursday. This second round of negotiations at the State Department comes amid a fragile ceasefire involving Hezbollah, a key actor in the region. The discussions are considered historic given the long-standing tensions between the two nations. These talks aim to address unresolved issues between Lebanon and Israel, potentially impacting regional stability.
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Israeli and Lebanese representatives are scheduled to resume direct talks in Washington on Thursday.
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