Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington
Lebanon and Israel are set to hold the first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington following more than a month of war between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group that has rocked the tiny Mediterranean country.
The cease-fire goes into effect after Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire.
Israeli and Lebanese officials had confirmed they would implement the truce. Hezbollah acknowledged the cease-fire, but did not directly address whether it would follow it.
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Lebanon and Israel hold first talks in decades in bid to end devastating war
Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold their first direct diplomatic talks in decades this Tuesday in Washington following over a month of intense conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group,