17 nations urge Israel, Lebanon to seize talks 'opportunity'

LONDON, United Kingdom - Foreign ministers from 17 countries, including the UK, Tuesday urged Israel and Lebanon to "seize this opportunity" ahead of talks between the two nations in Washington.

Britain's foreign ministry posted the ministers' joint statement saying "direct negotiations can pave the way to bring lasting security for Lebanon and Israel as well as the region". — Agence France Presse