Talks of life: can Israel and Lebanon find peace?

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  The Economist.

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  But first.

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  The leaders of Israel and Lebanon may finally be about to talk.

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  This morning, an Israeli cabinet minister confirmed that direct discussions could happen today.

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  There'll be a lot to mull over.

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  More than six weeks into Israel's offensive in Lebanon, Israeli forces continue to pound targets.

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  Last night, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again laid out his goals for that war in Lebanon.

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  Dismantling Hezbollah and what he called sustainable peace achieved through strength.

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  Direct talks between the leaders of Lebanon and Israel will be a historic moment.

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  The question is what the two can really achieve.

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  The war in Lebanon is continuing.

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  Israel's been carrying out air strikes on Hezbollah targets throughout Lebanon.

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