Why in the news?

  • Lebanon and Israel have both named civilian representatives to a committee that was previously composed only of military officials to oversee implementation of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire..

Lebanon

  • Location: Lebanon is a country in West Asia.
  • Capital: Beirut.
  • Border Countries: Syria, Israel.
  • Bordering Waterbodies: Mediterranean Sea.
  • Climate: Mediterranean climate.

Source: The Hindu