Israel will negotiate directly with Lebanon about disarming the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah, with representatives to meet in Washington for talks next week. Plus, a key deadline in the Gaza peace deal looms. Read more:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/israel-to-start-talks-with-lebanon-khamenei-claims-iran-clear-victor/live-coverage/7f2ac8a641145a55ec636f60fa869ef8#/entry/15139018">Trump warns Iran against tolls in Strait of Hormuz; Israel to start talks with Lebanon</a> <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/hamas-refuses-to-hand-over-weapons-as-deadline-looms/news-story/835bcb6d20fb7e0cc81df4a97bc5e0e1">Hamas refuses to hand over weapons as deadline looms</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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