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Smart Take: Israel and Lebanon Reach Landmark Maritime Deal

October 12, 20221:57

David Hale, former Ambassador to Pakistan, Lebanon, and Jordan, discusses the historic agreement between Israel and Lebanon that will allow both countries to benefit from gas exploration in the Mediterranean. He addresses the benefits to both countries and the tensions that still plague the relationship between them.

Guest

David Hale

David Hale

Global Fellow;
Former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs; Former Ambassador to Pakistan, Lebanon, and Jordan
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Middle East Program

The Wilson Center’s Middle East Program serves as a crucial resource for the policymaking community and beyond, providing analyses and research that helps inform US foreign policymaking, stimulates public debate, and expands knowledge about issues in the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.  Read more