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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

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

US envoy talks with Lebanese on border dispute with Israel

The U.S. envoy mediating between Lebanon and Israel over their disputed maritime border has met with Lebanese President Michel Aoun and discussed ways of reaching a solution amid rising tension along the tense border

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Lebanon Preparing to Offer Compromise on Maritime Spat with Israel, Officials Say

Lebanon is preparing to offer a compromise to US energy envoy Amos Hochstein to resolve a dispute with Israel over maritime gas resources, three Lebanese officials with knowledge of the negotiations told Reuters. Hochstein landed in Beirut on Monday at the invitation of the Lebanese government, which had objected to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Envoy to Visit Lebanon, Discuss Israel Maritime Talks

The United States will send an envoy to Lebanon next week to discuss the country's energy crisis and underscore Washington's hope that Beirut and Israel can reach a decision delimiting their maritime boundary, the State Department said on Friday. Amos Hochstein, the State Department's senior advisor for energy security, will…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hezbollah leader threatens to hit Israel's offshore gas rig

The leader of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group has threatened to strike a gas rig Israel is setting up in the Mediterranean Sea and that Lebanon claims is in a disputed maritime area between the two countries

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

‘Major Confrontation’ with Hezbollah Ahead in Lebanon, Says Geagea

The Lebanese Forces party will veto as prime minister anyone aligned with the armed Shiite Hezbollah party and stick to its boycott of government if a new consensus cabinet is formed, the party's leader said on Wednesday. Lebanon is in the throes of one of the world's worst economic meltdowns,…

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'Major confrontation' with Hezbollah ahead, says Lebanon Christian politician

The Christian Lebanese Forces party will reject anyone aligned with the armed Shi'ite movement Hezbollah as prime minister and stick to its boycott of government if a new consensus cabinet is formed, the party's leader said on Wednesday.

France 24

Lebanese parliament re-elects Nabih Berri as speaker for seventh term

Lebanese lawmakers re-elected Nabih Berri as parliament speaker Tuesday for a seventh consecutive term, cementing the octogenarian politician's reputation as an immovable centrepiece of the country's political landscape.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon Eager to 'Sell' Nationalities to Wealthy Syrians, Iraqis

Information has started to emerge in Lebanon that a new presidential decree was being prepared to naturalize hundreds of people, namely wealthy Iraqis and Syrians. The naturalization of non-Lebanese has become a common move taken by presidents as their term nears its end.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Dispute over Govt Formation Looms in Lebanon

A political dispute is looming on the horizon in Lebanon over the shape of the new government. The country is sharply divided between parties that want the formation of a majority government and another that wants the establishment of a national unity cabinet that brings together all groups represented at…

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Factbox-What is the make-up of Lebanon's new parliament?

Lebanon's next parliament will feature fragmented blocs including a smaller share of seats for Hezbollah and its allies, a more empowered pro-Saudi party and a surprise showing for reform-minded first-time MPs.

Al Jazeera

Hezbollah allies projected to lose seats in Lebanon elections

Partial results show change in the balance of power in parliament where Hezbollah and allies once held a majority.

Reuters

Factbox-What is the Lebanese Forces?

The Lebanese Forces (LF) party has said it is on course to emerge as the biggest bloc in Lebanon's parliament after an election on Sunday, a boost for the Saudi-aligned Christian group which is opposed to the Iran-backed Shi'ite Muslim movement Hezbollah.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hezbollah, Allies Likely to Lose Parliamentary Majority in Lebanon

Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies are likely to lose their majority in Lebanon's parliament following Sunday's elections, three sources allied to the group said on Monday, in a major blow to the party that reflects anger with ruling parties. Losses for the pro-Iran coalition - combined with unexpected wins for…

The Independent UK

Early results: Lebanon's Hezbollah suffers election losses

Early results from the weekend parliament elections in Lebanon show the country's militant Hezbollah group and its allies have apparently suffered losses

Reuters

Lebanon's Hezbollah, allies likely to lose parliamentary majority

Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies are likely to lose their majority in Lebanon's parliament, three sources allied to the group said on Monday, in a major blow to the heavily armed faction that reflected widespread anger at ruling parties.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon election: Major changes not expected as voting concludes

Voter participation was expected to be higher on Sunday following an increase in diaspora voting last week.

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