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Prospects for Normalizing Relations Between Lebanon, Syria, and Israel

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 - by Ravi Patel - Leave a Comment

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff indicated that Lebanon and Syria could potentially normalize relations with Israel, highlighting shifts in regional dynamics due to declining Iranian influence. However, Lebanon’s legal …

Lebanon and Syria May Be Primed for Normalization with Israel, Says U.S. Envoy Witkoff

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 - by Aisha Khoury - Leave a Comment

Steve Witkoff, U.S. Middle East envoy, suggested that Lebanon and Syria could soon normalize relations with Israel due to political changes in the region. While Lebanon does not officially recognize …

IMF and World Bank Set Conditional Reconstruction Funds for Lebanon

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 - by Victor Santos - Leave a Comment

The IMF and World Bank are conditionally offering reconstruction funds to Lebanon based on its normalization with Israel and disarmament of Hezbollah. Efforts are underway for a $1 billion reconstruction …