Will Israel and Lebanon start ceasefire talks?

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed his cabinet to begin ceasefire talks with Lebanon after Wednesday's largest-scale attacks killed at least 300 people and injured 1,150. Netanyahu confirmed Israel continues striking Hezbollah despite the directive. Lebanon's government welcomed talks but insists hostilities must halt first. The US is pressuring Israel to reduce bombing intensity to protect ongoing US-Iran negotiations scheduled for Saturday in Pakistan.

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