Lebanon and Israel talks raise hope of more robust, expanded truce

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Stephen QuillenDecember 3, 2025 at 02:02 PM

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In December 2025, Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to hold their first direct diplomatic talks in decades, signaling a potential expansion of their 2024 truce. Both countries will dispatch civilian envoys to a UN-monitored committee overseeing the truce. Lebanon's delegation will be led by former ambassador Simon Karam, while Israel's representative will be Uri Resnick of the National Security Council. The talks, prompted by a U.S. request, aim to establish a foundation for a relationship and potential economic cooperation between the two nations. The meeting location and specific time have not been disclosed, but it will occur near the UN-demarcated Blue Line.

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Uri Resnick 50% United States 50% Gil Reich 60% Joseph Aoun 70% Benjamin Netanyahu ×280% Lebanon ×480% Israel ×480%

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Al Jazeera

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Lebanon

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