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Sunday, Aug 09, 2026

Italy Steps Up Middle East Diplomacy as Lebanon Tensions Escalate

The Italian government is hosting high-level diplomatic talks aimed at reducing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, where Italy maintains a significant peacekeeping presence.
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