Original research
Future publications will examine the policy, security, diplomatic, and economic foundations of a durable peace.
Reports and analysis
Reports and educational resources.
Read background guides on the peace process. LIPA’s original reports and policy analysis will be added as they are published.
Resources for leaders and citizens
Background guides for policymakers, journalists, educators and anyone following the peace process.
- Abolishing Lebanon’s ‘Anti-Normalization’ Laws: A Prerequisite for PeaceThe Washington Institute · David Schenker · July 1, 2026
- Operationalizing the Trilateral Framework AgreementThe Washington Institute · Matthew Levitt · July 15, 2026
- Let’s not miss the huge opportunity for peace between Lebanon and IsraelLos Angeles Times · Robert Satloff · March 8, 2026
- Achieving a Permanent End to the Israel-Lebanon ConflictMiddle East Institute · David Hale · July 15, 2026
- A Roadmap for Israel-Lebanon PeaceThe Washington Institute · Hanin Ghaddar, Robert Satloff and Ehud Yaari · October 28, 2025
- Hussain Abdul-Hussain on Lebanon’s Road to Peace with IsraelMiddle East Forum · Marilyn Stern · June 8, 2026
- It Is Time for Israeli-Lebanese PeaceThis Is Beirut · David Hale · January 21, 2025
- Lebanon and Israel Should Start Talking About PeaceFoundation for Defense of Democracies · Hussain Abdul-Hussain · February 3, 2025
Selected independent resources
Background and source documents.
These materials are provided for public education. Their inclusion does not imply LIPA’s endorsement of every position expressed by the publishing organization.
United Nations
Understanding Resolution 1701
The UN framework addressing security, sovereignty, armed forces and stability along the Lebanon–Israel border.
Read the guideUN Treaty Collection
A precedent for negotiated progress
The 2022 maritime-boundary agreement shows how a complex dispute can be addressed through diplomacy and mediation.
Read the guideU.S. Department of State
The 2026 Trilateral Framework Agreement
The framework signed by the United States, Lebanon and Israel establishes principles and mechanisms for continued diplomatic progress.
Read the agreement