Lebanon rejects Israeli claim of deal on maritime border dispute
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AA) – A Lebanese political source has denied reports that Beirut was close to reaching an agreement on the maritime border demarcation with Israel.
“Lebanon has not been informed of any position regarding this matter so far,” the source disclosed on the condition of anonymity.
On Sunday, Israeli TV Channel 12 had reported that Israel and Lebanon were close to have a maritime demarcation deal.
Lebanon and Israel are engaged in a dispute over a maritime area that is 860 square kilometers (332 square miles), according to maps sent by both counties to the UN in 2011. The area is rich in natural gas and oil. Israel has made numerous attempts to acquire the area officially, and is all set to use diplomatic leverage for the purpose, given its strategic and economic value.
Five sessions of indirect negotiations were held between Lebanon and Israel under UN sponsorship and US mediation. The last round of talks was in May 2021 but it was stuck because of Israel’s intransigence and refusal to compromise.
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