Five killed in Lebanon as Israel threatens more attacks

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50% : He also claimed that Lebanon had sought to open direct negotiation channels in recent weeks "because of the strength that Israel has demonstrated", adding that he accepted such talks only "on two conditions: dismantling Hezbollah's weapons and reaching a peace agreement that would last for generations". Hezbollah, however, reiterated its rejection of direct negotiations with Israel, a day after the Lebanese presidency announced that talks would begin in Washington next week.
42% : The escalation comes amid growing international concern over the humanitarian impact of Israel's war on Lebanon, with Lebanese officials highlighting Israel's targeting of civilian infrastructure, civilians and healthcare workers.
41% : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meanwhile threatened further escalation, stating that the war "is not over yet" and claiming that Israel had achieved "historic accomplishments".
37% : Israel continued its assault on Lebanon on Saturday, with airstrikes killing at least five people in the southern town of Qana.
37% : A Hezbollah lawmaker said that negotiating directly with Israel would amount to a violation of the Lebanese constitution.
36% : In a recorded address, Netanyahu said Israel would not agree to any negotiations with Lebanon unless two conditions were met: the disarmament of Hezbollah and the conclusion of a peace agreement that would "last for generations".

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