Lebanon and Israel to hold ‘historic’ maritime border talks

Lebanon and Israel are to hold talks to end a long-running maritime border dispute between the two countries, which remain formally at war.

The speaker of the Lebanese parliament said a “framework” had been agreed for the negotiations, which will take place under the auspices of the UN.

Israel’s energy minister said the talks would begin after mid-October.

The US welcomed what it called an “historic agreement” following almost three years of mediation.

“This offers the potential for greater stability, security, and prosperity for citizens in both nations,”…