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Has Lebanon recognised Israel by striking a maritime border deal?

Prime Minister Yair Lapid says Beirut has implicitly recognised Israel, but Lebanon says nothing has changed.

Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2022

Sea border deal opens access to offshore gas for Israel, Lebanon

Israel and Lebanon on Thursday separately signed a US-brokered maritime border agreement that paves the way for lucrative offshore gas extraction by the neighbouring nations, who are technically at war. Lebanon insists the deal has no political implications.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 27, 2022

President Zelensky's right-hand man warns of new alliance of dictators led by Russia

The Mirror sat down with President Volodymyr Zelensky's long-time close pal and now chief of staff Andriy Yermak, who warned that Russia is aligning itself with another Western foe, Iran

Daily Mirror · Oct 27, 2022

What’s at Stake as Lebanon Faces Presidential Vacuum?

The Lebanese presidency is set to fall vacant on Oct. 31 unless the main powerbrokers can strike a deal on the election of a successor to Michel Aoun, raising the prospect of a vacuum at a time of deep financial crisis. Reserved for a Maronite Christian in Lebanon's sectarian system,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 26, 2022

Explainer-What's at stake as Lebanon faces presidential vacuum?

The Lebanese presidency is set to fall vacant on Oct. 31 unless the main powerbrokers can strike a deal on the election of a successor to Michel Aoun, raising the prospect of a vacuum at a time of deep financial crisis.

Reuters · Oct 26, 2022

Israel begins Karish gas production ahead of Lebanon deal

The announcement comes as an historic maritime border agreement with Lebanon is about to be signed.

Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2022

Lebanon Practically Enters 'Presidential Vacuum' a Week before End of Aoun’s Term

A fourth attempt by the Lebanese Parliament to elect a new president for the country failed on Monday, as a result of a loss of quorum.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 25, 2022

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Hezbollah Airport, Battalion in Syria

Israel carried out an airstrike on military posts in the suburbs of the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday despite it usually carrying out attacks at night.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 25, 2022

Israel Destroyed 90 Percent of Iranian Capacities in Syrian Territories

The Israeli military has destroyed about 90 percent of Iran's military infrastructure and attempts to entrench itself with Hezbollah and other pro-Iranian militias in Syria, three officials in the Israeli army said. According to the officials, Israel has in recent years succeeded in almost completely curbing Iran's ability to transfer…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 24, 2022

The US isn't at war with Russia, technically – but its support for Ukraine offers a classic case of a proxy war

The United States and European countries continue to pledge their support to Ukraine as Russia’s invasion drags on into its ninth month – and have backed their alliance with recurrent deliveries of advanced weaponry and money.

The Conversation · Oct 20, 2022