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Netanyahu Appoints Dermer for High-Stakes Lebanon Talks

3/14/2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Ron Dermer to lead negotiations with Lebanon amid the Mideast war.
Dermer will engage with the United States and possibly the Lebanese government, though talks are unlikely.
Israel rejected Lebanon's negotiation offer, citing insufficient action against Hezbollah, which has resumed attacks.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun seeks to normalize ties and has formed a negotiating delegation, but Lebanon's credibility is questioned for failing to control Hezbollah.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Ron Dermer to lead negotiations with Lebanon amid the Mideast war.
Dermer will engage with the United States and possibly the Lebanese government, though talks are unlikely.
Israel rejected Lebanon's negotiation offer, citing insufficient action against Hezbollah, which has resumed attacks.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun seeks to normalize ties and has formed a negotiating delegation, but Lebanon's credibility is questioned for failing to control Hezbollah.