US offers to mediate as Israel, Lebanon remain 'far apart' on maritime border talks
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lamented the lack of progress between the two countries on their Mediterranean border.
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An agreement on sea borders between Israel and Lebanon is far off, the top US diplomat said on Tuesday.
“Regrettably, despite goodwill on both sides, the parties remain far apart,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement.