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Lebanon and Israel to hold new talks in Washington as ceasefire nears end

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Lebanon and Israel to hold new talks in Washington as ceasefire nears end

Lebanese and Israeli delegations are due to begin a third round of talks in Washington on Thursday, days before their latest ceasefire expires. Continued Israeli strikes have killed more than 400 people since the truce came into effect on April 17, according to an AFP tally based on figures provided by Lebanese authorities.

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