Lebanon says it will get final draft of maritime border demarcation proposal within hours

A fisherman dangles his line to catch fish, in Naqoura, near the Lebanese-Israeli border, southern Lebanon. (File/Reuters)
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  • Lebanese presidency said Beirut will study the final text and take “the suitable decision”

BEIRUT: Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said on Sunday that he will be sent a final draft of a proposal to demarcate Lebanon's maritime border with long-time foe Israel within hours.
US mediator Amos Hochstein has drawn up the final text.
In a statement, the Lebanese presidency said Beirut will study the final text and take “the suitable decision.”