Joseph Aoun & Simon Karam

Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, President of Lebanon, stated that a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks were needed before a landmark summit with Israel.

Simon Karam: Simon Karam, a veteran lawyer and diplomat, is representing Lebanon as a special envoy in the peace talks.

Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, President of Lebanon, decided to pursue the talks despite internal divisions and stated that a security agreement and halt to Israeli attacks are prerequisites for a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu.

Simon Karam: Simon Karam, Lebanese Presidential Special Envoy, is participating in the current round of talks.

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.