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Talking to Israeli leaders is an unpopular choice for Lebanon’s government. EPA

EditorialLebanon needs leverage. Its friends should supply it

It won't be easy for Lebanese officials to negotiate with Israel but meaningful support will strengthen its hand

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'Two words: Cease. Fire' - Lebanon's sole demand in talks with Israel

EditorialUS-Iran talks failure is no excuse for a return to war

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon intensify after failed US-Iran peace talks

Israel reportedly set to scale back Beirut strikes amid US-Iran talks

Israeli strikes on Nabatieh kill at least 12 Lebanese state security officers

Optimism limited over Israel-Lebanon peace talks as attacks continue



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Hezbollah is not fighting for Lebanon, says French UN envoy

France has long positioned itself as a key diplomatic actor in Lebanon

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Southern Lebanon faces 'catastrophic cultural loss' amid Israeli invasion

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After years of impunity in the Palestinian strip, Israel is deploying the same strategies in Lebanon

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