Lebanon agrees ‘framework’ to negotiate on disputed maritime border with Israel – senior official — RT

 Lebanon is ready for US-mediated talks with Israel to resolve a long-standing maritime border dispute, the speaker of Lebanon’s parliament, Nabih Berri, said. The two nations are technically in a state of war.

The talks will be held under the auspices of the United Nations, at a base near the UN-monitored boundary with Israel, known as the Blue Line, Berri told reporters on Thursday. The Lebanese military will lead the rare direct negotiations between the two nations, which will be mediated by the US.

“This is a framework agreement, and not a final one,” Berri noted.

Israel’s Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said he will lead the Israeli team in the talks, which are set for October. He said the two sides are likely to speak via a video link due to the coronavirus outbreak.