Lebanese prime minister says ceasefire talks have ‘intensified’

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Diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah have “intensified” over the past several hours, according to Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

The statement from Mikati comes hours ahead of a United Nations Security Council meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

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