Lebanese sources confirmed on December 3rd, 2025, that a "mechanics meeting" addressed the future economic situation in southern Lebanon following weapons withdrawal, with Hezbollah expressing reservations about Ambassador Simon Karam's appointment to the "mechanism" but awaiting its outcomes. The meeting, which Hezbollah did not object to despite its reservations, occurred within the reporting window of 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM UTC. During this period, Israeli and Lebanese representatives engaged in discussions aimed at promoting economic cooperation, as indicated by reports from Alhadath_Leb and i24NEWS. These discussions are part of a broader security dialogue between the US, Israel, and Lebanon, which has previously focused on issues including Hezbollah's disarmament, a non-negotiable point for Israel according to the Prime Minister's Office. In parallel developments, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's official visit to the US, originally scheduled for the following week, has been postponed at the request of the Americans. This visit was slated to include high-level meetings concerning regional threats and Iran's nuclear and ballistic advancements, underscoring the deep cooperation between the IDF and the US Army. The previous day, a meeting in Bankura, Lebanon, involving Israeli and US officials with Lebanese civilian representatives, also focused on economic cooperation and the obligatory disarmament of Hezbollah. This dialogue follows a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement from November 27, 2024, with Ambassador Simon Kerem leading Lebanon's delegation at cease-fire monitoring meetings in Naqoura. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has consistently urged Hezbollah to disarm, stating that the decision for peace or war rests with the Lebanese state.
