Israel rejects Hezbollah ceasefire ahead of Lebanon negotiations

Israel will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah during upcoming talks with Lebanese officials in Washington, as military strikes on Lebanon continue. Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter confirmed the initiation of formal negotiations with Lebanon but excluded Hezbollah from discussions. Meanwhile, Iran insists that negotiations cannot proceed without a ceasefire in Lebanon, complicating the diplomatic landscape as violence escalates, resulting in significant casualties.

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