EXPLAINERNews|Israel attacks LebanonIsrael-Lebanon talks: Everything you need to knowRepresentatives from Israel and Lebanon, as well as US, French, UN officials to meet for second direct meeting on ceasefire.
The meeting in Naqoura, Lebanon, scheduled for Fri, Dec 8, 2025, involves representatives from Israel, Lebanon, the United States, France, and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). This meeting is the second of its kind to include…
The meeting in Naqoura, Lebanon, scheduled for Fri, Dec 8, 2025, involves representatives from Israel, Lebanon, the United States, France, and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). This meeting is the second of its kind to include civilian representatives from both Lebanon and Israel. The primary objective is to monitor compliance with the ceasefire agreement established between Israel and Hezbollah.
The committee overseeing the ceasefire includes representatives from the United States, France, Israel, Lebanon, and UNIFIL. Initially composed of military officials, the committee now includes civilian participants due to Israeli pressure. Key members include a US general as chair, Lebanese diplomat Simon Karam, and Uri Resnick from Israel's National Security Council. US Special Representative for Lebanon, Morgan Ortagus, also attends the meetings.
The committee aims to oversee the implementation of the ceasefire agreed upon last year. The terms include cessation of attacks, disarmament of Hezbollah by the Lebanese army in southern Lebanon, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops. Lebanon has reportedly adhered to these terms, but Israel has been accused of repeated violations and continues to occupy five locations in southern Lebanon.
The meeting in Naqoura, Lebanon, scheduled for Fri, Dec 8, 2025, involves representatives from Israel, Lebanon, the United States, France, and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
The previous meeting on December 3 was reported as positive, with an emphasis on facilitating political and military discussions aimed at achieving security and stability. The inclusion of civilians is intended to broaden the scope of the talks to include potential economic cooperation.
The talks also address border delineation from the Lebanese perspective and the establishment of a US-backed economic zone from the Israeli side. These discussions occur within the framework of the committee meetings, as Israel and Lebanon do not have direct diplomatic relations.
Hezbollah has publicly opposed the Lebanese government's plans for disarmament, citing ongoing Israeli actions as justification. The group's response to the ceasefire and the potential dismantling of its infrastructure remains to be seen, especially as efforts to disarm begin in areas between the Litani and Awali Rivers.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
