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Lebanon and Israel have held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling it a “historic opportunity”.

But he also made clear no breakthrough agreement was expected; as the conflict - between the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and Israel - continues.

Meanwhile, Lebanese health authorities are still dealing with the aftermath of April 8; when Israeli strikes killed more than 350 people, marking one of the deadliest days the country has ever seen.

Israel has been conducting an air and ground campaign in Lebanon - insisting that the current ceasefire - with Iran - does not apply to fighting in Lebanon.

• GUESTS: Dr Imad Salamey - Professor of political science and international affairs at the Lebanese American University in Beirut, Hicham Fawwaz - logistics manager at the Public Health Emergency Operations in Beirut and Lou Cormack, Head of Mission in Lebanon for Médecins Sans Frontières
• PRODUCER: Pip Cook