LBCI

Pompeo: Negotiation on maritime borders has potential to yield increased stability, security and prosperity for Lebanon, Israel

20-11-2020 | 13:46

Share

Share

Pompeo: Negotiation on maritime borders has potential to yield increased stability, security and prosperity for Lebanon, Israel

2^min

Mike Pompeo on Thursday became the first US secretary of state to visit an Israeli West Bank settlement and the Golan Heights.

During his visit, he held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu whereby he tackled the discussions held between Lebanon and Israel over the maritime boundaries.

“I also conveyed to the Prime Minister our support for the decision by the Governments of Israel and Lebanon to begin discussions on the maritime boundary, for which we are acting as a mediator and facilitator. We hope that this long-standing dispute can be resolved. The negotiation has the potential to yield increased stability, security, and prosperity for both Israeli citizens and those in Lebanon as well,” Pompeo said.

On another note, Pompeo stressed that the U.S. supported the renewal of the UNIFIL mission, but demanded some important conditions, and for good reason.

“For far too long, Hezbollah has enjoyed near-total freedom of movement through UNIFIL’s mandated areas of control, and with Iran’s support, has built up an arsenal of weapons, fired missiles into Israel, dug attack tunnels underneath the Lebanon-Israel border, and more,” Pompeo went on by saying.

“The United States cannot abide by these actions against our trusted friend. The most recent renewal of the mandate included new reporting requirements on those attacks against peacekeepers and investigations of access denials. We are hopeful that these important steps will ensure UNIFIL can be a multilateral mission that actually fulfills its mandate. If not, we’ll have to move in a different direction,” he concluded by saying.

Breaking Headlines

Lebanon News

Pompeo

US

Israel

Lebanon

Next

Source close to Hezbollah says Israel strike targeted Palestinian affairs official

Recommended For You

Naim Qassem: Disarming Hezbollah is an Israeli demand, be patient with the exclusivity of weapons

14:33

Naim Qassem: Disarming Hezbollah is an Israeli demand, be patient with the exclusivity of weapons

From cargo to connectivity: Tripoli Port poised for regional role with strategic development projects

News Bulletin Reports

13:10

From cargo to connectivity: Tripoli Port poised for regional role with strategic development projects

Lebanon's banking future: BDL enlists US firm to tackle unregulated economy, Hezbollah-linked cash flows

News Bulletin Reports

13:00

Lebanon's banking future: BDL enlists US firm to tackle unregulated economy, Hezbollah-linked cash flows

Walid Jumblatt urges an end to incitement in Lebanon, calls for ceasefire in Syria's Sweida

11:35

Walid Jumblatt urges an end to incitement in Lebanon, calls for ceasefire in Syria's Sweida

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Israeli Defense Minister says army will 'ensure Iran cannot threaten' country again

Middle East News

2025-07-04

Israeli Defense Minister says army will 'ensure Iran cannot threaten' country again

Walid Jumblatt urges an end to incitement in Lebanon, calls for ceasefire in Syria's Sweida

11:35

Walid Jumblatt urges an end to incitement in Lebanon, calls for ceasefire in Syria's Sweida

Tourism Minister says Lebanon's summer tourism season poised for recovery

2025-07-01

Tourism Minister says Lebanon's summer tourism season poised for recovery

Pregnant journalist Petra Abou Haidar attacked in road rage assault

2025-07-15

Pregnant journalist Petra Abou Haidar attacked in road rage assault

Videos

Pregnant journalist Petra Abou Haidar attacked in road rage assault

2025-07-15

Pregnant journalist Petra Abou Haidar attacked in road rage assault

Massive fire erupts at unregulated dumpsite in Bchannine, Zgharta district

2025-07-01

Massive fire erupts at unregulated dumpsite in Bchannine, Zgharta district

Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)

2025-06-10

Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)

Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties

2025-06-04

Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties

President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels

2025-05-19

President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels

LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future

2025-05-15

LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future

Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video

2025-05-11

Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video

Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers

2025-05-11

Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers

EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview

News Bulletin Reports

2025-05-09

EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Naim Qassem: Disarming Hezbollah is an Israeli demand, be patient with the exclusivity of weapons

1

Naim Qassem: Disarming Hezbollah is an Israeli demand, be patient with the exclusivity of weapons

Israeli violations escalate in South Lebanon with incursion into Meiss El Jabal

2

Israeli violations escalate in South Lebanon with incursion into Meiss El Jabal

Walid Jumblatt urges ceasefire in Sweida, warns Israeli interference fuels sectarian strife

3

Walid Jumblatt urges ceasefire in Sweida, warns Israeli interference fuels sectarian strife

Fuel prices drop in Lebanon

4

Fuel prices drop in Lebanon

Lebanon's banking future: BDL enlists US firm to tackle unregulated economy, Hezbollah-linked cash flows

5

Lebanon's banking future: BDL enlists US firm to tackle unregulated economy, Hezbollah-linked cash flows

From cargo to connectivity: Tripoli Port poised for regional role with strategic development projects

6

From cargo to connectivity: Tripoli Port poised for regional role with strategic development projects

Israeli involvement in Syria: Israel expands military presence in southern Syria under guise of Druze aid

7

Israeli involvement in Syria: Israel expands military presence in southern Syria under guise of Druze aid

Lebanese Army warns against security breaches, calls for unity amid challenges

8

Lebanese Army warns against security breaches, calls for unity amid challenges

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More