Lebanon expecting final draft from US mediator over maritime demarcation within hours
Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun said on Sunday that he will be sent a final draft of a proposal to demarcate Lebanon’s maritime border with long-time foe Israel within hours.
US mediator Amos Hochstein has drawn up the final text.
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In a statement, the Lebanese presidency said Beirut will study the final text and take “the suitable decision.”
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