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Israel hails Lebanon talks as 'historic opportunity' to end Hezbollah stranglehold

15-04-2026 | 09:29

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Israel hails Lebanon talks as 'historic opportunity' to end Hezbollah stranglehold

Israel hailed on Wednesday the opening of direct talks with Beirut as a "historic opportunity" that could end Hezbollah's grip on Lebanon.

"This is indeed a genuine historic opportunity to end decades of Hezbollah stranglehold over Lebanon," Israeli government spokesman David Mencer told a press briefing, while insisting there was "no ceasefire discussion" with the Iran-backed militant group.

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