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France, the other mediator in the maritime deal

Armed with Paris’ relations with Hezbollah, Emmanuel Macron intervened several times to smooth out maritime border agreement difficulties.

France, the other mediator in the maritime deal

In the Lebanese town of Naqoura, near the southern border, Oct. 7, 2022. (Credit: Jalaa Marey/AFP)

A flurry of diplomatic activity was required for the conclusion of the maritime border demarcation agreement between Lebanon and Israel. The United States played the leading role, through its mediator Amos Hochstein, who was in constant contact with...
A flurry of diplomatic activity was required for the conclusion of the maritime border demarcation agreement between Lebanon and Israel. The United States played the leading role, through its mediator Amos Hochstein, who was in constant contact with...