Israel-Lebanon direct talks in the US: All to know

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Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors are meeting in Washington, DC on Tuesday for US-brokered talks. Lebanon seeks a ceasefire while Israel demands Hezbollah's disarmament. This marks their first direct bilateral engagement since 1993. Hezbollah opposes the talks, calling them futile. Israel's military offensive in Lebanon has killed at least 2,089 people and displaced over 1.2 million. Israel refuses to discuss ceasefire terms.

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