Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Israel to annex disputed gas-filled maritime area. Energy Minister: We will not back down


Israel is pushing a bill to annex 800 square kilometers of disputed maritime area. The bill needs the voting of the Israeli Government and the Knesset, Israel's legislative body.

Its decision came following years of failed negotiations mediated by the U.S and the United Nations between Lebanon and Israel.

Energy Minister Cesar Abi Khalil said: "Lebanon will follow through with its licensing round set for mid-September."

"Lebanon will not abandon its oil and gas rights found ...

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