The most important issue remains the border demarcation, as Lebanese citizens continue to seek a unified answer while waiting for Amos Hochstein's return. While sources from the presidential palace deny through "Anbaa" the effort to provide a written response, opting instead for an oral one, reports indicate that President Michel Aoun is calling for a meeting at the presidential palace to discuss the response to be submitted. It is not yet known if Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri will attend this meeting, although following sources suggest that Berri may not participate as the matter is being discussed between the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, Berri remains committed to the framework agreement and refuses to delve into details concerning the lines or other matters.
In this context, information points to the existence of international powers leading a mediation effort centered on Israel retaining the Karish field in exchange for Lebanon retaining the Qana field, thus avoiding any escalation to reach a satisfactory solution for both parties. According to the information, the Lebanese side is also focusing in its discussions on adhering to Line 23 and not accepting the meandering line proposed by Amos Hochstein, in addition to insisting on obtaining the entirety of the Qana field.
