Israel’s Netanyahu ready for talks with Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced readiness for direct negotiations with Lebanon, focusing on Hezbollah disarmament and peaceful relations. This follows Israeli airstrikes killing over 300 people on Wednesday, the deadliest day of recent fighting. Lebanon's cabinet instructed security forces to restrict weapons to state institutions. Hezbollah launched at least 20 operations against Israel. The announcement occurs amid tensions over whether Lebanon is covered by a US-Iran ceasefire agreement.

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