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  "path": "/2026/04/15/lebanon-and-israel-hold-first-direct-diplomatic-talks-in-decades-in-washington/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-15T15:47:28.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Government & Politics",
    "News",
    "Religion Hub",
    "World",
    "diplomatic talks",
    "Hezbollah militant group",
    "Israel",
    "Lebanon",
    "Marco Rubio",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON (AP) — In a statement after the two-hour session ended, the State Department praised the two sides for what it called “productive discussions on steps toward launching direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon.”",
  "title": "Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington"
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