Hezbollah & Simon Karam

Hezbollah: Hezbollah is a key non-state actor in the conflict, launching rockets into Israel and resisting Israeli incursions. The group's actions are central to the escalation and its continued existence as a military force is a major point of contention in peace talks.

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.