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Trump announces talks between Lebanese and Israeli leaders
Filed: Apr 16, 2026 at 4:01 AM ET
Summary: U.S. President Donald Trump states that leaders of Lebanon and Israel will speak for the first time in decades amid ongoing conflict.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: announced talks between Lebanese and Israeli leaders
WHEN: Apr 16, 2026 at 2:13 AM ET
WHERE: Beirut
WHY: to get a little breathing room between the countries after ongoing war
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