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Lebanon: LF, FPM Won’t Nominate Mikati

Lebanon’s parliamentary consultations at the Baabda Palace on Thursday will see the deputies of Hezbollah and Amal Movement, as well as a number of Sunni and independent representatives, name caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to head the next government. Two other groups will also designate Mikati, including the National Moderation…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 23, 2022

Lebanon: Opposition Searches for Competitor to Mikati to Lead Next Government

Less than a week before the binding parliamentary consultations to nominate a prime minister, caretaker Premier Najib Mikati remains the most favorable candidate, while the opposition parliamentary blocs are trying to agree on another figure. President Michel Aoun has announced that the consultations would be held on Thursday at the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 17, 2022

Lebanese Stance on Border Dispute with Israel Enables More Talks, US Mediator Says

Indirect negotiations to resolve a maritime border dispute between Lebanon and Israel will be bolstered by a proposal Lebanese officials presented to a US mediator in Beirut on Tuesday, Washington's envoy said. "I think that it will enable negotiations to go forward," mediator Amos Hochstein said in an interview with…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 14, 2022

Arrival of Israeli gas installation reignites Lebanon maritime border dispute

An Israeli floating gas production unit arrived in the maritime zone disputed between Israel and Lebanon on Sunday – prompting the anger of the Lebanese government, especially as negotiations between the two countries on this dispute are at a standstill.

France 24 · Jun 7, 2022

Lebanon to invite US to mediate Israel maritime border talks

Lebanese officials agree to invite US senior energy adviser Amos Hochstein to Beirut to mediate dispute with Israel.

Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2022

Lebanon urges US envoy to end maritime dispute with Israel

The Lebanese government is inviting a U.S. envoy mediating between Lebanon and Israel over their disputed maritime border to return to Beirut as soon as possible to work out an agreement amid rising tensions along the border

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022

Mikati to Asharq Al-Awsat: I Won't Be PM of Govt that Prolongs Lebanon's Crisis

Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati stressed that he will not shirk his responsibilities, vowing that he is committed to saving the country. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, he said he will not become the head of a new government that would only prolong Lebanon's crises. Mikati is favorite to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 6, 2022

Lebanon Warns Against Any Israeli 'Aggression' in Disputed Waters

Lebanon warned Israel on Sunday against any "aggressive action" in disputed waters where both states hope to develop offshore energy, after a ship arrived off the coast to produce gas for Israel. President Michel Aoun said any activity in the disputed area would amount to an act of aggression and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 5, 2022

Any activity in disputed maritime zone is 'provocative and hostile' - Lebanon's Aoun

Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said on Sunday that any activity in a maritime zone disputed with Israel is "provocative and hostile", according to a tweet on the Lebanese presidency account.

Reuters · Jun 5, 2022

Mikati Favorite to Retain Position as Lebanese PM

Lebanon will soon embark on a mission to designate a new prime minister, who will be tasked with forming a new government. Prime Minister Najib Mikati's government is now operating in a caretaker capacity after parliamentary elections were staged last month. President Michel Aoun is tasked with calling parliamentary blocs…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 3, 2022