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Rubio: ‘Historic’ Israel-Lebanon talks meant to create ‘permanent end’ to Hezbollah influence

By Mike Brest
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Israeli and Lebanese officials held their first direct talks since 1993 at the State Department on Tuesday.

Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese Ambassador to the United States Nada Hamadeh Moawad led their respective delegations, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio, counselor Michael Needham, and United States Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa were also present.

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