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Lebanon appoints former US envoy to lead Israel talks

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15:15, 20/04/2026, Monday

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Lebanon appoints former US envoy to lead Israel talks

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced that former ambassador to the US Simon Karam will lead a single delegation for talks with Israel, separate from other negotiations. The aim is to stop hostilities, end Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon, and deploy the army to internationally recognized borders.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced on Monday that the country will enter negotiations with Israel with a unified delegation headed by Simon Karam, a former ambassador to the United States. In a statement carried by the state-run National News Agency, Aoun emphasized that the talks with Tel Aviv “are separate from any other negotiations.” The discussions are intended to “stop hostilities, end the Israeli occupation of southern areas, and deploy the army up to the internationally recognized southern borders,” he added.

War or negotiation

Aoun framed the moment as a critical crossroads for Lebanon. “Lebanon faces two options: either the continuation of war or negotiation to end this war and achieve sustainable stability,” he said. His remarks come amid a devastating Israeli offensive that began on March 2, which has killed approximately 2,300 people, wounded more than 7,500, and displaced over 1 million, according to official figures.

Ceasefire context

The negotiations follow a 10-day temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon announced by US President Donald Trump, which took effect as of midnight Friday.

Titles :Israel Lebanon talks US ceasefire

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