Israel rejects ceasefire with Hezbollah ahead of Lebanon talks next week

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: April 11, 2026Country: Israel

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Israel rejects ceasefire with Hezbollah ahead of Lebanon talks next week

Israel stated it will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah during talks with Lebanese officials in Washington next week, as Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue. Israeli ambassador Yechiel Leiter confirmed the start of formal negotiations with the Lebanese government but ruled out any discussions involving Hezbollah, labeling it the main obstacle to peace. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes resulted in the death of three people in Mayfadoun, Nabatieh district.

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