The Lebanese delegation to the upcoming Rome talks with Israel will include former ambassador to the US Simon Karam and current ambassador Nada Muawwad, according to a report by journalist Or Ben Yekhzekel. The talks will focus on border marking and verifying progress on weapons. Lebanon will enter details only if Israel takes practical steps.
The composition of the Lebanese delegation to the Rome talks was announced Monday evening, as the negotiations with Israel are set to resume Tuesday. The delegation will be led by former Lebanese ambassador to the US Simon Karam, alongside current ambassador Nada Muawwad, according to a report by journalist Or Ben Yekhzekel. The talks are expected to focus on border demarcation and verifying progress on weapons control, the report said. Lebanon has indicated it will only enter into details if Israel takes practical steps, signaling a cautious approach. The Zioneer reported earlier today that the Lebanese delegation arrived in Rome ahead of the talks. The negotiations have been underway in Washington and Rome, with the US mediating.
2 developments
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