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By: Jacob Magid, TOI Staff and Agencies
Lebanon’s parliament speaker confirmed Thursday that an agreement has been reached on a framework for rare, indirect talks between Lebanon and Israel over a longstanding disputed maritime border between the two countries.
Thursday’s declaration by Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri is the first confirmation by Lebanon that the negotiations will take place. Israel announced the talks on Saturday, saying Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz will lead the Israeli delegation. announced the talks on Saturday, saying Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz will lead the Israeli delegation.
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