Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests
Lebanon and Israel to hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington
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Direct talks between Lebanon and Israel are scheduled for Tuesday in Washington D.C., a notable event despite low expectations for a major breakthrough. These talks follow a period of renewed conflict that began on March 2nd after a Hezbollah attack on Israel. Israeli air strikes have reportedly killed over 2,000 people in Lebanon, while Hezbollah attacks have killed 12 Israeli soldiers and two civilians. The conflict's impact on Israeli politics is evident as Prime Minister Netanyahu's popularity has been affected ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections. Polls indicate a close race between Netanyahu's coalition and opposition parties.
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AI-ExtractedTwelve Israeli soldiers and two civilians have been killed by Hezbollah in the same period.
More than 2,000 people have been killed by Israeli air strikes since fighting renewed on 2 March.
The Lebanese health ministry said more than 350 people were killed in air strikes last Wednesday.
Direct talks are set to occur in Washington DC between Lebanon and Israel at an ambassadorial level.
Some polls suggest Netanyahu's popularity has taken a hit because of the conflict with Tehran.
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