Lebanon announced this morning, December 3rd, 2025, that former Ambassador to the United States, lawyer Simon Kerem, will head the Lebanese delegation to today's Ceasefire Committee meeting in Naqoura, following Israeli consent to include a non-military member. Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the Chief Minister of the National Assembly to send a representative on his behalf to a meeting with government-economic officials in Lebanon, marking a first attempt to establish a basis for economic cooperation between Israel and Lebanon, according to the Prime Minister's Office. The Lebanese presidency spokeswoman confirmed the appointment of Kerem after coordination with Lebanese parliamentary and prime ministerial leaders, and following the U.S. government's efforts and Israel's approval for a non-military delegate. This decision aligns with Lebanon's aim to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as previously stated by the Lebanese presidency. The appointment of Kerem, a former lawyer, to lead the delegation was announced this morning by official spokeswoman Najat Sharaf El-Din. He is set to participate in the committee meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025, in Naqoura. This development follows the establishment of the committee under the Declaration of Cessation of Hostilities on November 27, 2024. In related military developments, new footage circulating on social media within the past hour shows Iranian military forces deploying Buk-M2E air defense systems in an undisclosed location in Iran. This deployment follows Iran's conclusion of a five-day military exercise on December 2nd, which focused on advanced drone capabilities. Analysis suggests tactical and technological lessons, potentially including drone warfare, were shared with key U.S. adversaries during this exercise.
