Lebanon and Israel to resume talks to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

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Lebanon and Israel are set to begin a second session of direct talks in Washington.

The discussions scheduled for Thursday are focused on extending a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and planning future negotiations.

Lebanese Ambassador Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli counterpart Yechiel Leiter are meeting for the second time in a week.

Lebanon President Joseph Aoun says contacts are ongoing to extend the 10-day ceasefire that started Friday.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar urges Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah.

Despite Hezbollah's rejection, the talks mark a significant step.

The two countries have no diplomatic relations and officially have been at war since 1948.

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