Netanyahu appoints representative to 'government-economic' meeting in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a non-military member in Israel's delegation to the body overseeing the ceasefire with Israel.
Netanyahu's office said Wednesday that the PM has instructed the Acting Director of the National Security Council to send a representative on his behalf to a meeting with government-economic elements in Lebanon.
"This is an initial attempt to establish a basis for a relationship and economic cooperation between Israel and Lebanon," the statement said, minutes after Lebanon announced that it would appoint a civilian to lead its delegation to the ceasefire committee.
Lebanese presidency spokeswoman Najat Charafeddine said the decision followed a U.S. request and that Lebanon was informed that Israel will also include a non-military member in its delegation.
The ceasefire committee, which also includes U.S., French and U.N. representatives, will meet today, Wednesday, in Naqoura in south Lebanon.
Source: Naharnet
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