War in the Mideast: Israel, Lebanon gear up for talks

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by FRANCE24
April 13, 2026
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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war ahead of planned talks.

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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated he is working to end the Israel-Hezbollah war ahead of planned talks in Washington. These discussions, scheduled for Tuesday, will involve Lebanese, Israeli, and US officials. The diplomatic effort comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated to troops in south Lebanon that the conflict there is ongoing. The talks aim to address the escalating situation in the Mideast, where a war between Israel and Hezbollah has been reported. Noga Tarnopolsky of FRANCE 24 reported on these developments from Jerusalem.

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Talks between Lebanese, Israeli, and US officials are planned for Tuesday in Washington.

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