New round of Israel-Lebanon talks opens after Israeli strikes
Summary
Israel and Lebanon started a new round of talks in Washington to reduce tensions. These talks follow recent Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon that killed eight people and continuing drone attacks by Hezbollah on Israeli soldiers.Key Facts
- Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors began direct talks at the U.S. State Department in Washington.
- The talks are the fourth meeting between the two countries’ representatives.
- Israel and Lebanon do not have formal diplomatic relations.
- The meeting was prompted after President Donald Trump said both sides promised to lower tensions.
- On June 2, Israeli drone strikes killed eight people in southern Lebanon, including two children and their father.
- Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, continued launching drones targeting Israeli troops.
- The talks are planned to last two days.
- The situation is part of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East involving Israel, Lebanon, and Iran-backed groups.
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