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But Israel is refusing Lebanon's call for a ceasefire.
Hezbollah refuses to disarm, and Israel is expanding its occupation of southern Lebanon.
In Cairo, high-level talks with Hamas are aimed at disarming the group in Gaza.
But Hamas says it won't discuss that until Israel increases aid and allows more travel in and out of Gaza.
Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
Lebanon and Israel have never had formal relations, making today's talks rare.
They come after more than a month of fighting between the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and Israel.
Hezbollah has fired at Israel, killing soldiers and civilians.
Israel invaded southern Lebanon, destroying tens of thousands of homes, according to Lebanese officials, and carrying out strikes, killing Hezbollah operatives and civilians.
State Department are between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors.
Lebanon wants to negotiate a ceasefire.
Israel wants Lebanon to take steps to disarm Hezbollah first.
Israel is preparing for a long-term occupation of southern Lebanon to keep Hezbollah away from Israel's border.
Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
Lebanon and Israel have never had formal relations, making today's talks rare.
Today's talks at the US State Department are between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors.
Lebanon wants to negotiate a ceasefire.
Israel wants Lebanon to take steps to disarm Hezbollah first.
Israel is preparing for a long-term occupation of southern Lebanon to keep Hezbollah away from Israel's border.