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Israel hails Lebanon talks as 'historic opportunity' to end 'Hezbollah stranglehold'

by Naharnet Newsdesk 15 April 2026, 19:42
W460

Israel hailed on Wednesday the opening of direct talks with Beirut as a "historic opportunity" that could end Hezbollah's "stranglehold" on Lebanon.

"This is indeed a genuine historic opportunity to end decades of Hezbollah stranglehold over Lebanon," Israeli government spokesman David Mencer told a press briefing, while insisting there was "no ceasefire discussion" with the Iran-backed group.

SourceAgence France Presse
Lebanon
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Thumb chrisrushlau 16 April 2026, 00:43

Mencer said, "Racism is like a crystal chandelier: it must be handled with reverence lest we be cast into darkness." A source in Israel's Foreign Fertilizer Department told AFP that Mencer was referring to loitering anti-personnel munitions.

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