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Lebanon to Begin Returning Syrian Refugees

Lebanon will start sending Syrian refugees back to their home country at the end of next week, Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Wednesday, despite rights groups' fears for their safety. Lebanon hosts the highest number of refugees per capita in the world.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon's parliament begins a (very) long political battle to elect next president

As Lebanon sinks further into acute economic crisis, President Michel Aoun's term of office approaches its end on October 31. Parliament members began the process of electing his successor on September 29. The political tug-of-war over this post, reserved for a member of the Maronite Christian community, is expected to…

France 24

Israel and Lebanon to settle maritime border dispute with US-brokered agreement

The deal is the result of what a Biden administration official said was ‘months’ of US-led talks

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U.S. President Biden congratulates Lebanese president on maritime deal with Israel -statement

U.S. President Joe Biden congratulated his Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun on Tuesday for securing a maritime border deal with Israel, a statement by the Lebanese presidency said.

Reuters

At war for decades, Lebanon and Israel edge towards a rare deal

Lebanon and Israel appeared close to clinching a U.S.-mediated agreement defining a disputed maritime boundary on Tuesday, in what would be a landmark compromise between countries with a history of war.

Reuters

Lebanon, Israel reach ‘historic agreement’ on maritime borders

Negotiators say a deal that satisfies both sides has been reached, with the official signing expected soon.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon hopes to announce maritime demarcation deal with Israel as soon as possible - president

Lebanon hopes to announce a final deal maritime border demarcation deal with Israel as soon as possible, especially as the draft was "satisfying" for Beirut, President Michel Aoun said in a tweet on Tuesday.

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Saudi Ambassador: Kingdom Keen on Lebanon’s Security, Stability

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed al-Bukhari underscored on Saturday the Kingdom’s keenness on Lebanon’s security and stability. He met with MP Ashraf Rifi in the northern city of Tripoli of which he was given a tour. The envoy stressed the need for officials to “prioritize the higher interest” of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon Downplays Reports of Israeli Rejection of its Proposals

Lebanese officials downplayed the importance of reports that pointed to Israel’s rejection of Lebanon’s remarks on the draft agreement pertaining to the demarcation of the maritime borders.

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Lebanon: Aoun Hopes a New President Gets Elected Within Constitutional Limit

Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun voiced hopes on Tuesday that a new president is elected within the constitutional deadline to succeed him when his term ends on October 31. Aoun said he “hopes the presidential elections are held within the constitutional timeframe,” in order for him to hand the post to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon to Send Remarks on US Draft on Maritime Border with Israel

Lebanon will send its comments on a US proposal to delineate its maritime border with longtime foe Israel to the American official mediating talks by Tuesday, a top Lebanese official said on Monday. US envoy Amos Hochstein has shuttled between Lebanon and Israel since 2020 to seal a deal that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon Mulls Response to US-mediated Maritime Border Proposal

Lebanon leaders are holding a meeting Monday to discuss a US proposal to demarcate the maritime border with Israel -- a step that could allow both countries to explore offshore resources. Lebanon said it had received Saturday a written "offer" from US envoy Amos Hochstein - who is mediating talks…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon's Rai Refuses to Tie Election of President to ‘Consensus’

Lebanon’s Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rai slammed on Sunday the parliament, rejecting the call to elect a new president of the republic through “consensus”. Parliament had convened on Thursday for the election, but failed in naming a head of state. Speaker Nabih Berri said he would call parliament to session again…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Berri to Asharq Al-Awsat: US Draft Proposal on Maritime Deal is ‘Positive’

US mediator Amos Hochstein has presented a written proposal for maritime boundary demarcation between Lebanon and Israel that establishes a qualitative breakthrough in the indirect negotiations between the two enemy states. Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri had labeled the proposal as a “draft deal” that meets Lebanon's demands.

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US delivers proposal for maritime border to Lebanon

The U.S. has delivered a maritime border demarcation proposal to Lebanese President Michel Aoun and caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, as negotiations with Israel progress

Asharq Al-Awsat

France Says Lebanon Must Elect New Head of State Soon

France's foreign ministry has said it is important that Lebanon elects a new head of state before Oct. 31, when President Michel Aoun's term ends. The Lebanese parliament failed to do so on Thursday, signaling the likelihood of the post being left vacant as the country grapples with a financial…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon Receives US Mediator Proposals for Maritime Border with Israel

The US ambassador to Lebanon on Saturday delivered a maritime border demarcation proposal to President Michel Aoun, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Speaker Nabih Berri on Saturday, as negotiations with Israel progress. Lebanon and Israel have been officially at war since Israel’s creation in 1948 and both countries claim…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon Says Syria ‘Serious’ About Facilitating Refugees’ Return

Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Abdel Karim Ali announced on Friday his country's 'serious' endeavors in addressing the return of Syrian refugees, noting that Syria does not obstruct their return back home. The Ambassador said that Damascus has informed the concerned countries about that. “Syria is serious about receiving them…

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Lebanon receives U.S. mediator proposals for maritime border with Israel -presidency

Lebanese President Michel Aoun has received a letter from U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein regarding proposals for the demarcation of a maritime border with Israel, the presidency said on Saturday on Twitter.

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Berri’s Call for ‘Consensus’ over New Lebanese President Sparks Debate on Role of Parliament

The Lebanese parliament failed on Thursday to elect a new president for the republic. At its conclusion, Speaker Nabih Berri declared that the legislature will convene again once the MPs reach “consensus” over a presidential candidate. The session ended with the speaker failing to schedule a date for a new…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon: Divided Opposition Fails to Agree on Presidential Candidate

Parliament’s opposition forces, represented by the Lebanese Forces, the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP), the Kataeb, the Change Movement and other independent deputies, have failed on Thursday to reach consensus over a unified candidate for the presidency. During a parliamentary session devoted to the election of a successor to President Michel…

The Independent UK

Crisis-hit Lebanese parliament fails to elect president

Lebanon's parliament has failed to elect a president, just weeks before incumbent President Michel Aoun's six-year term comes to an end

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanese Parliament Fails to Elect New President

Parliament failed to elect a new head of state on Thursday to replace President Michel Aoun when his term ends on Oct. 31, and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said he would call another session when consensus emerged on a candidate. However, it is unclear whether legislators in a deeply divided…

Reuters

Lebanese parliament fails to elect new head of state

The Lebanese parliament failed to elect a new head of state on Thursday to replace President Michel Aoun when his term ends on Oct. 31, and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said he would call another session when consensus emerged on a candidate.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanese Parliament to Convene on Thursday to Elect New President

Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri will call for a session to elect a new president on Sept. 29, state media reported, despite no political consensus on a candidate and dim chances of a successful vote. President Michel Aoun's six-year term ends on Oct. 31, and politicians have voiced concern about…

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