Israel-Lebanon: First Direct Talks in 30 Years, But Two Countries Discussing Different Kinds of Peace

Germany

STATE MEDIA

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Skeptical bloc · 2 of 6 countries

Berlin supports talks but quietly notes Lebanese civilian casualty figures

United States

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Triumphant bloc · 2 of 6 countries

Rubio presents a diplomatic triumph while avoiding the word ceasefire

France

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Critical bloc · 2 of 6 countries

Paris humiliated by Israel, strikes back by making itself indispensable on Hormuz

Israel

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Triumphant bloc · 2 of 6 countries

Israel celebrates a victory over Hezbollah, not a negotiation with Lebanon

Qatar

STATE MEDIA

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Critical bloc · 2 of 6 countries

Al Jazeera exposes the disparity: the bombed is ordered to disarm before the bombarder

United Kingdom

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Skeptical bloc · 2 of 6 countries

London dismantles the gap between Washington's optimism and ground reality