Israel & Simon Karam

Israel: Israel is a primary belligerent in the conflict, conducting air and ground campaigns in Lebanon and retaliatory strikes against Iran. Its actions are driven by security concerns regarding Hezbollah and Hamas, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political pressures.

Simon Karam: Simon Karam, Lebanon's chief negotiator, temporarily paused talks with Israel due to a lack of concessions, highlighting the difficulties in the diplomatic process.

Simon Karam: Simon Karam, a former Lebanese ambassador to the US, was picked to head Lebanon's delegation to broader talks, but is not expected at the initial Washington meeting.