Beirut, Lebanon, April 9, 2026 (AFP) - Lebanon wants ceasefire before talks with Israel: govt source to AFP

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2026-04-09

Lebanon wants a ceasefire before starting any negotiations with Israel, a Lebanese government official told AFP on Thursday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered his cabinet to begin direct talks with Beirut. "Lebanon wants a ceasefire before starting negotiations," said the official, who has knowledge of the talks and requested anonymity. nad/jfx ...

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