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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu orders direct negotiations with Lebanon amid ongoing invasion and deadliest day with over 300 killed.
Lebanon and Israel, long-standing enemies with no diplomatic ties, may hold historic talks focused on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful re

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