Feb 02, 2023
Major drop in Lebanese currency
The move comes amid the devastating economic meltdown in the Arab Republic. By Erin Viner Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh announced that the country will adopt a new official…
Dec 16, 2022
UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon
An Irish soldier serving with the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was shot and killed in in Al-Aqbieh, and a second is critical condition. By Erin Viner The…
Dec 14, 2022
Israel opens 4 sea zones for bids
The eastern Mediterranean Sea zones will be actioned to energy companies interested in exploring for natural gas. By Erin Viner The tender process will "allow increased competition, create stability in…
Nov 15, 2022
The Maritime Border Agreement with Lebanon
By Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror The agreement with Lebanon over the maritime border has several implications and needs to be examined from different angles. The agreement with Lebanon over the…
Nov 01, 2022
Leadership vacuum in Lebanon
The term of President Michel Aoun ends without a successor in sight. By Erin Viner Departure of the 89-year-old Christian president leaves a void at the top of a failing…
Oct 31, 2022
Gas production begins at Israel’s Karish field
Energy prices in Israel are expected to decline due to the development, while the Jewish State will also be able to increase its natural gas exports and assist Europe in…
Oct 27, 2022
Israel signs Lebanon sea deal
Israel and Lebanon sign a maritime delineation agreement – which US President Joe Biden proclaims to be of historic proportions. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Israeli Prime Minister Yair…
Oct 27, 2022
Herzog, Biden meet at White House
The Israeli President is visiting Washington at the invitation of his counterpart in the United States. By Erin Viner Talks between Israeli President Isaac Herzog and President Joe Biden yesterday…
Oct 18, 2022
Lebanon to send refugees back to Syria
The move comes amid concerns of human rights activists that it is still too soon for the displaced people to return to the war-torn country. By Erin Viner Lebanese President…
Oct 17, 2022
Lebanon accuses Israel of sea violations
Israel has adamantly denied the allegations. By Erin Viner The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) announced that its territorial waters were breached four times on Saturday by Israeli military gunboats. The…