Israel rejects ceasefire with Hezbollah ahead of Lebanon talks next week
Failed US-Iran talks in Pakistan raise questions about fragile ceasefire
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Israel has rejected a ceasefire with Hezbollah ahead of planned talks with Lebanese officials in Washington next week. Despite the absence of diplomatic relations, the talks are intended to begin formal peace negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. However, Israel refuses to discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah, which it considers a terrorist organization and an obstacle to peace. The diplomatic push comes as Israeli strikes intensify in Lebanon, with reports of casualties and pressure from Washington and Beirut for a temporary halt to hostilities. Iran has stated that the agreed pause in hostilities with the US includes an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, a position Israel rejects.
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AI-ExtractedThree people were killed on Saturday when an air strike destroyed a residential building in Mayfadoun.
Israel refused to discuss a ceasefire with the Hezbollah terrorist organisation.
Israel agreed to begin formal peace negotiations with Lebanon.
Israel says it will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah during talks with Lebanese officials in Washington next week.
Washington and Beirut have urged Israel to pause attacks before the talks.
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