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Israel upbeat on draft Lebanese demarcation deal, sees gas profit-sharing

Israel gave its preliminary nod on Sunday to a draft U.S.-brokered deal demarcating a maritime border with Lebanon that may lead to profit-sharing in a disputed Mediterranean gas prospect.

Reuters

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon's dwindling rain leaves farmers struggling for water

Lebanon is the most water-rich country in the Middle East, but its farming communities are struggling to keep their soil from drying

The Independent UK

Lebanon: Govt Seen Backtracking from FX Move

The Lebanese finance ministry seemed on Thursday backing away from a Nov. 1 start date to slash the official exchange rate. The ministry said on Wednesday the official exchange rate of 1,507 pounds per dollar would be replaced with one of 15,000, calling this a step towards unifying multiple rates…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tragedy off the coast of Lebanon, and protests in Iran

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Al Jazeera

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

The Independent UK

Lebanon to Slash Official Exchange Rate from Nov. 1, Finance Min Says

Lebanon plans to slash its official exchange rate, replacing the 1,507 per dollar rate adopted 25 years ago with a rate of 15,000 in a step towards unifying numerous exchange rates, the finance minister told Reuters on Wednesday. The pound has plunged by more than 95% from the official rate…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘My life’s empty’: Father who lost family in Lebanon boat tragedy

Mohamed Fares boarded a boat with his family in the hope of a better life. Hours later, more than 100 were dead.

Al Jazeera

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‘It’s the language of rebellion’: the story of Slave to Sirens, the all-female Lebanese metal band

In a new documentary called Sirens, the band – who are the first and only all-female thrash band in Lebanon – talk about their difficult road to success

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Don’t Leave Me’: Survivor Recounts Lebanon Boat Sinking

Jihad Michlawi, 31, has struggled to makes ends meet as a chef in crisis-hit Beirut. The Palestinian had never considered taking a perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea to Europe until friends who successfully did so convinced him. Now, he's one of dozens of survivors from a capsized migrant boat…

The Independent UK

'Don't leave me': Survivor recounts Lebanon boat sinking

Thirty-one-year-old Jihad Michlawi struggled to makes end meet as a chef in crisis-hit Beirut

Reuters

Teachers' strike and soaring fees: Lebanon’s public school pupils miss class

School teacher Claude Koteich, her teenager daughter and 10-year-old son should have all been back in class weeks ago – but a crisis in Lebanon's education sector has left them lounging at home on a Monday afternoon.

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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…

Reuters

Lebanon to set session to elect new president on Sept. 29 - official source

Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri will call for a session to elect a new president on Sept. 29, an official source told Reuters, despite no political consensus on a candidate.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Syria’s Security Services Arrest Survivors of Lebanon’s ‘Death Boat’

Director General of the General Authority of al-Basel Hospital Dr. Iskandar Ammar said all the survivors of the migrant boat sinking off Syria’s coast have been discharged from the hospital after their health improved. His remarks came in light of reports that said Syrian security agencies had detained several young…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel: Cyber War with Iran is Unparalleled

Israeli defense and cyber intelligence unit commanders announced that the conflict with Iran has no parallel in the cyber-realm. They explained that since its outbreak in 2013, this war has become increasingly complex, noting that Israel is the strongest party, but the enemy must never be underestimated. Colonel Uri Stav,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon Retirees Scuffle with Police

Lebanese army retirees scuffled with parliamentary guard troops as they briefly broke through a cordon leading to Parliament in downtown Beirut during a rally Monday over their decimated monthly pay amid the country’s economic meltdown. The troops managed to push the crowd back and fired teargas, forcing the elderly retirees…

The Independent UK

Ship with Ukrainian corn, vegetable oil docks in Lebanon

A ship carrying thousands of tons of corn and vegetable oil has arrived in northern Lebanon from war-ravaged Ukraine, the first of its kind since Russia’s invasion started seven months ago

The Independent UK

Lebanese banks reopen partially after weeklong closure

Banks in crisis-hit Lebanon have partially reopened following a weeklong closure amid a wave of heists and protests

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