Donald Trump & Simon Karam

Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as the US President, is actively involved in mediating a peace deal between Iran and Israel, and has publicly criticized Israel's tactics in Lebanon. His actions are influenced by upcoming midterm elections and a desire to avoid new wars.

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.