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Israel Invites Lebanon to Talks

Posted Jun 18, 08 2:06 PM CDT in World 

(Newser) – Israel today invited the Lebanese government to direct negotiations, adding that it would be willing to discuss all issues, including a long-disputed area along their border, the New York Times reports. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who visited both nations earlier this week, is attempting to use negotiation over Shabaa Farms to kick-start wider talks.

The diplomatic push comes after a political agreement last week gave Hezbollah expanded powers within mainstream Lebanese politics. The organization has used Israel’s occupation of Shabaa Farms as justification for keeping its weapons. Israeli officials worry that if the land is returned, Hezbollah will simply pick another controversy to justify its militancy.

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US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, second left, talks with Lebanese prime Minister Fuad Saniora, right, at the Lebanese government palace Monday in Beirut   (AP Photo)
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks during her meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora on Monday in Beirut   (AP Photo)
Lebanese army soldiers patrol in the village of Taalabaya after clashes between pro- and anti-government supporters, in the Bekaa valley, June 17, 2008.   (AP Photo)
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