Netanyahu's office describes 'attempt to create a basis for a relationship and economic cooperation'; Lebanese PM disputes this, insisting no economic ties on the table

Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to a military committee monitoring their ceasefire, top officials from both said on Wednesday, in a move set to expand the scope of talks between the long-time foes for the first time. The meeting was a step towards a months-old U.S. demand that the…

BEIRUT, Dec 3 - Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday that a lasting peace with Israel could pave the way to normalising ties with the country and establishing economic ties but that those milestones remained far off given current tensions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Lebanon’s prime minister says that his country is “far from” diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel.