Israel’s defense minister called for peace talks with Lebanon, the Palestinians and eventually Syria. “Every war creates opportunities for an extensive diplomatic process,” Amir Peretz said Tuesday in a Tel Aviv speech, his most extensive public comments since a cease-fire ended Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah this week.
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