Israeli foreign minister denies reports of Lebanon talks, interceptor shortages

AI Summary

Israel's foreign minister denied reports that Israel and Lebanon are close to holding direct talks, and rejected claims that Israel had informed the US of shortages in its missile interceptor stockpiles. The statement was made from northern Israel amid ongoing regional tensions.

ZAZIR, northern Israel, March 15 - Israel's foreign minister on Sunday denied reports that Israel could soon hold direct talks with Lebanon and rejected claims it had told the United States it was running low on interceptors.