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Nabih Berri re-elected as Lebanon’s parliament speaker for seventh consecutive time
The head of the Amal Movement won the post by a single vote, a far cry from the 2018 election, when he was elected with 98 votes
May 31, 2022
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Berri condemns Israel’s plans to begin offshore drilling in disputed territory
US corporation Halliburton has been awarded drilling rights for the disputed Karish offshore gas field
Sep 18, 2021
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Iranian FM in Beirut for talks with top officials, resistance leaders
During a joint press conference, Iran’s foreign minister called for political dialogue and a ‘swift’ presidential election, rejecting claims of Iranian interference in Lebanese affairs
Jan 13, 2023
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Lebanese central bank chief demands ‘guarantees’ he will not be arrested: Report
Prime Minister Mikati is reportedly making sure that the European judicial delegation does not bypass Lebanese law
Jan 10, 2023
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Lebanese parliament again fails to elect president, pushing nation deeper into crisis
As Lebanon sinks deeper into crisis, US officials have said that once the 'complete disintegration of the state' happens, Lebanon can be 'rebuilt from the ashes, freed from the curse of Hezbollah'
Dec 01, 2022
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Lebanon expected to begin gas extraction in spring
The Lebanese parliament speaker is confident Lebanon will join the 'club of gas-rich countries' in 2023
Nov 11, 2022
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Lebanon fails to elect president for fourth time in a row
So far, each session held has been plagued by either a lack of quorum or a failure to reach a consensus
Oct 24, 2022
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Lebanon Parliament Speaker suggests open dialogue to elect new president
Just a few days ago, the parliament failed once again to name a successor to President Michel Aoun
Oct 23, 2022
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Israel to activate Karish rig and begin extraction ‘very soon’: Report
Lebanon is awaiting a response from US mediator Amos Hochstein, as Israel rejects the country’s amendments to the deal and orders its military to prepare for war
Oct 07, 2022
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Hope for Lebanese government formation dwindles despite optimism
Lebanon's parliament failed to elect a new president last week, with representatives staging a walk-out and casting blank votes in protest
Oct 05, 2022
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Can any Lebanon-Israel maritime deal be trusted?
While the demarcation agreement is yet to be signed, skepticism on both sides signals conflict ahead
Oct 04, 2022
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Lebanese officials hold meeting to discuss new US maritime proposal
The Israeli government has announced that it will demand royalties for Lebanon’s gas extraction from the Qana field, a violation of the agreement
Oct 03, 2022
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Lebanese parliament fails to elect new president
Despite the lack of a consensus among parliament, Washington has already made up its mind and is looking to back the LAF commander Joseph Aoun
Sep 29, 2022
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US mediator makes brief visit to Lebanon as Hezbollah deadline looms
The day before Hochstein’s visit, Energean announced that its Israeli-contracted vessel will begin gas extraction from the Karish field this month
Sep 09, 2022
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Lebanese officials losing hope of government formation
Before President Aoun was elected in 2016, the country experienced a 29-month long political crisis, one that could repeat itself again
Sep 07, 2022
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Lebanon Parliament Speaker calls for urgent implementation of IMF reform plan
The Lebanese parliament speaker has said he will not call for a parliamentary session to elect a new president until IMF reform policies are passed
Jul 31, 2022
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‘Saudi ambassador sowing sedition in Lebanon’: Hezbollah official
Sheikh Qawook stated that silence in the face of Saudi interference in Lebanese affairs exposes all those who falsely raised slogans on the preservation of Lebanon's independence and sovereignty
Jun 25, 2022
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Billionaire Najib Mikati named Lebanese PM for the fourth time
Mikati will now be tasked with forming a new government, a process experts believe will take weeks, if not months
Jun 23, 2022
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US mediator to Lebanon: ‘Being right can give you nothing’
Negotiations for the Karish gas field restarted just days after Israel called on Lebanese citizens to evacuate under threat of war
Jun 14, 2022
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Leaks suggest US wants Lebanon to surrender Karish gas field to Israel: Report
Beirut plans to submit a written proposal to the US delegation after a unified response by the president, prime minister, and house speaker in defense of Lebanon's maritime wealth
Jun 13, 2022
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Lebanon could soon face ‘political disaster and social collapse’: Security chief
The official said that the lack of a majority alliance in parliament could sink Lebanon into further chaos
Jun 03, 2022
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Lebanese Forces leader warns of ‘major confrontation’ with Hezbollah
The Christian leader said his party will boycott a government that includes members of Hezbollah, ignoring calls by the resistance for political cooperation
Jun 02, 2022
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Hezbollah lawmaker calls for political cooperation to resolve crisis in Lebanon
The call was made a day before Lebanon's newly-elected lawmakers are set to meet to elect a speaker of parliament
May 30, 2022
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Tensions rise between Lebanon’s Shia and Christian parties as election results trickle out
A Hezbollah MP has warned the Lebanese Forces party against 'inciting a new civil war' after the LF threatened to form a government that excludes Shia parties
May 16, 2022
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Saudi ambassador hosts Lebanese officials, candidates weeks before elections
Among those present were Prime Minister Najib Mikati and far-right leader Samir Geagea, who was recently charged for last year's massacre of unarmed protestors in Beirut
Apr 12, 2022
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US envoy Hochstein wants Ambassador Shea to take over Lebanon-Israel maritime border talks
Neither Hochstein nor Shea can be considered impartial mediators between Lebanon and Israel
Mar 24, 2022
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Lebanese security foil three planned ISIS attacks on Shia mosques
The terror plot was likely set to be a targeted attack against Hezbollah's support base
Feb 23, 2022
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Lebanese parliament speaker calls for Syria’s immediate return to Arab League
Lebanon, Algeria and Iran are the main supporters of Syria's return to the Arab League
Feb 18, 2022
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Lebanon makes concession in maritime border dispute with Israel
Aoun's concession represented a backtracking of Lebanon's previous demand to claim up to line 29
Feb 15, 2022
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US envoy meets Lebanese president to discuss Lebanon-Israel maritime border talks
Hochstein's visit to Lebanon comes a week after he traveled to Israel to mediate between Beirut and Tel Aviv
Feb 09, 2022
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