Lebanon concerned as Israel's 'Yellow Line' buffer zone expansion reportedly stretches into Mediterranean waters, potentially affecting the Qana gas field.
Just read about Israel extending its buffer zone map into the Mediterranean, raising alarms in Lebanon over the Qana gas field. Despite the 2022 US-brokered maritime border agreement, this move is seen as an attempt to gain leverage. Experts say Israel can't unilaterally extract gas due to legal hurdles and international company involvement, but it heightens tensions. Lebanon's energy minister insists the agreement remains valid, and any change requires mutual consent. The situation underscores the fragility of regional stability and the complex interplay of military posturing, legal frameworks, and diplomatic deterrence.
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