AL-Quds city, (JERUSALEM), June 18, SPA -- The Israeli government is calling on Lebanon to open peace talks, the Associated Press reported. Government spokesman Mark Regev says Israel is interestedin «direct, bilateral» talks. He says «every issue ofcontention» is on the table. Meanwhile, a cease-fire between Israel and the Palestiniangroup Hamas is set to begin on Thursday.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/566244