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Lebanon continues its gamble in U. S.-backed peace talks with Israel

Israel launches attacks in southern Lebanon early on Thursday The Israeli army carried out a large bombing operation in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam early on Thursday, the National News Agency reported. Israel also launched an air strike attack in Tyre between the towns of Toura and Jannata.

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What happened Lebanon took a gamble by engaging in direct negotiations with Israel. Yet, that failed to stop the fighting despite a 45-day cease-fire extension.
The headline split One side frames it as "Israel launches attacks in southern Lebanon early on Thursday". The other frames it as "Lebanon continues its gamble in U. S.-backed peace talks with Israel".
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Left / center-leftIsrael launches attacks in southern Lebanon early on Thursday

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CenterLebanon continues its gamble in U. S.-backed peace talks with Israel

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Middle East EyeNews report · May 21, 6:27 AM

Israel launches attacks in southern Lebanon early on Thursday

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Israel launches attacks in southern Lebanon early on Thursday The Israeli army carried out a large bombing operation in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam early on Thursday, the National N...

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UPIWire story · May 21, 9:00 AM

Lebanon continues its gamble in U. S.-backed peace talks with Israel

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Lebanon took a gamble by engaging in direct negotiations with Israel. Yet, that failed to stop the fighting despite a 45-day cease-fire extension.

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May 21, 6:27 AM: Middle East Eye joined the source map.

May 21, 9:00 AM: UPI joined the source map.

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