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Secretary-General says Israel and Lebanon should cooperate as talks begin, warns reciprocal actions fuel instability
Secretary-General press briefing (United Nations) · April 14, 2026
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Asked about direct Washington talks between Lebanon and Israel, the Secretary-General said the meetings alone will not solve all problems but could change behavior; he warned that past cycles of occupation and rocket fire have helped destabilize Lebanon and urged cooperation instead of escalation.
When asked about direct talks in Washington between Lebanon and Israel, the Secretary-General said the meetings should not be expected to resolve all problems but could create conditions for actors to change their behavior.
He warned that…
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