Published 2 years ago

Explainer: Israel, Lebanon closing in on maritime border deal

Summary by Ground News

The Biden administration is still hoping to close a deal between Israel and Lebanon on a maritime border. Still, Israel is citing the deal's apparent collapse to prepare for tensions on its northern border. The rights to fossil fuel exploration in the Mediterranean waters off the Israeli and Lebanese coasts are at stake.

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Reuters

Explainer: Israel, Lebanon closing in on maritime border deal

Lebanon and Israel are closer than ever to signing a deal demarcating their maritime border, opening the door to new oil and gas exploration, after years of U.S.-brokered negotiations.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Haaretz

Lebanon PM says maritime deal close to being signed, prevents war with Israel

Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the agreement is of strategic importance as it proves 'Lebanese unity exists' and 'prevents war' with Israel

2 years ago·Tel Aviv- Yafo, Israel

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VOA News

Lebanon, Israel Close to Maritime Gas Deal

Agreement would resolve longtime sea dispute and mark a major milestone in easing historic animosity between Hezbollah and the Jewish state

2 years ago·United States

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Anadolu Ajansı

Lebanese premier says border demarcation deal with Israel close to completion

Lebanon, Israel locked in dispute over maritime area rich in gas and oil - Anadolu Agency

2 years ago·Türkiye

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Moneycontrol

Explainer: Israel, Lebanon closing in on maritime border deal

While limited in scope, the agreement is set to ease security and economic concerns in both countries, whose shared history is rife with hostility.

2 years ago·India

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Al Arabiya

Explainer: Lebanon, Israel closing in on maritime border deal

Lebanon and Israel are closer than ever to signing a deal demarcating their maritime border, opening the door to new oil and gas exploration, after years

2 years ago·Saudi Arabia

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