Joint Statement on the Israel-Lebanon Maritime Talks

11/11/2020 09:06 AM EST

Office of the Spokesperson

The following statement was released by the Government of the United States and the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon:

Today, representatives from the governments of Israel and Lebanon held productive talks mediated by the United States and hosted by ​the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL).  We remain hopeful that these negotiations will lead to a long-awaited resolution.  The parties committed to continuing negotiations in early December.