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US mediator: Maritime border deal to be signed Thursday

The mediator, Amos Hochstein, made the announcement on Sunday after the Supreme Court decided to reject four petitions against the agreement

Supreme Court rejects petitions against Maritime border deal

Court unanimously rejects attempts to prevent signing of maritime deal between Israel and Lebanon.

Lebanon claims:

'Israeli gunboats violated our territorial waters'

Lebanese army says Israeli gunboats four times violated Lebanese territorial waters on Saturday.

Lebanon bungle?

David Friedman: Hezbollah obtained an extra 40% for Lebanon

The former ambassador insists Hezbollah was the one who forced Israel's hand in the deal and will be the one to profit from it.

Hezbollah:

'We have not yet published our position on Israel agreement'

Leader of Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc says the goal was to strengthen Lebanon's position in the US-brokered negotiations with Israel.

Poll:

Israelis back Lebanon deal, even during election period

Channel 12 News poll find most Israelis support signing maritime border agreement, though most believe Lapid's motive was political.

Lebanese President:

'Maritime border agreement maintains all our rights'

Lebanese President confirms country has approved US-mediated maritime border deal with Israel and also thanks Hezbollah.

Israel is being navigated into troubled waters

Israeli decision makers are preparing potential military scenarios over renewed tension with Lebanon. Op-ed.

Haredi MK on Lebanon deal:

'This government has no help from Heaven, I don't trust Lapid'

'I don't trust PM Lapid's carelessness and the current government,' MK Moshe Gafni says when asked about maritime deal with Lebanon.

Lebanon agreement:

Shaked wanted to veto deal, Bennett refused

Alternate PM Bennett says bringing Lebanon agreement for Knesset vote will mean it isn't approved.

NSC Chief admits:

Israel to concede nearly 10km of territorial waters

According to Israeli law, this sort of concession would mean that the deal would have to be brought to a national referendum.

Shaked:

'If it were up to me - I would veto the agreement with Lebanon'

Lapid wanted to reach a political achievement and therefore compromised with Lebanon and Nasrallah.

Benny Gantz:

'Maritime deal in the deepest interests of the State of Israel'

Defense Minister touts border agreement with Lebanon as a win for Israel's strategic assets as well as security.

Lapid: Deal great achievement for Israel, economy, and security

PM Lapid gives press briefing on maritime borders agreement with Lebanon.

NSC head admits:

'US guarantees on maritime deal not yet signed'

National Security Council chairman Dr. Eyal Hulata says Lebanon did not get everything it wanted in maritime border deal.

Danny Danon:

'Maritime agreement a surrender to the threats of Hezbollah'

Ambassador Danny Danon blasts Lapid for rushing into deal with Lebanon that he says gives up strategic gas reserves worth billions.

Mossad head:

'Maritime deal constitutes de facto recognition of Israel'

Mossad head David Barnea tells political-security cabinet that maritime borders deal with Lebanon is bad for Hezbollah.

Security cabinet approves Lebanon border deal, Shaked voted nay

Bennett backs deal setting final maritime boundary between Israel and Lebanon, while Shaked is against it.Cabinet expected to ratify it.

Government to discuss maritime border agreement

The security cabinet and government will meet on Wednesday to discuss the agreement with Lebanon and how to proceed in Knesset

Nasrallah:

'Hezbollah stands with the Lebanese leadership'

The Hezbollah leader stated that in Israel there are disagreements concerning the border agreement between them and Lebanon

Watch: Does maritime deal secure Israel's interests?

Vice Admiral (RET.) Eliezer Marum, former Commander of the Israeli Navy, speaks to i24News about maritime borders deal with Lebanon.

Senior Biden Admin Official:

'Others had the opportunity to make a better deal, and didn't'

The official also explained the gains that both Israel and Lebanon will receive from the maritime border agreement

Israel receives letter of US guarantees on maritime border deal

US commits to protect Israeli interests, ensure profits from gas rig do not reach Hezbollah.

Supreme court to state:

Give a reason for not filing order against passing Lebanon deal

Israel Supreme Court judge David Mintz gives the state until Wednesday to answer appeals by Kohelet Forum and Lavi organization

Report: Lapid ignored AG recommendation for Lebanon deal

PM Lapid rejects AG Baharav-Miara's recommendation to bring Lebanon deal for Knesset vote, MK Ben-Gvir promises to appeal to Supreme Court.

Defense Minister:

'Lebanon agreement is just and positive for both sides'

Defense Min. Gantz praises maritime agreement with Lebanon, says Israel 'wont compromise on a single millimeter critical to our security.'

Expert:

'Hezbollah now overrides Israel's democracy'

Prof. Eugene Kontorovich slams maritime agreement with Lebanon, says reason Israeli gov't claims agreement must be now is to avoid war.

'Iron Dome isn't effective against modern missiles'

Housing Min. Elkin explains: 'Israel's Iron Dome not effective against Russian missiles, West provides Ukraine with other systems.'

Israel and Lebanon reach agreement settling maritime dispute

Prime Minister Lapid: 'This is an historic achievement that will strengthen Israel’s security.'

Lebanon and Israel:

'Final draft satisfies all our requirements'

Lebanese lead negotiator Elias Bou Saab said to Reuters that final draft of deal 'takes into consideration all of Lebanon's requirements.'

Bennett has reservations about Lebanon deal

Alternate Prime Minister says in talks that Lebanon is getting everything it wants in agreement on maritime borders.

Is the Lebanon maritime deal good for Israel?

Israeli leaders list a number of advantages the deal offers our country.

Lapid: Maritime deal will weaken Lebanon's dependence on Iran

"Development of Lebanese gas field will weaken Lebanon's dependence on Iran, restrain Hezbollah, promote regional stability."

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Hezbollah TV reporter taunts Israeli soldiers at border

A reporter for Al-Manar TV reports while standing on the Lebanon-Israel border, a few meters away from several Israeli soldiers.

Benny Gantz:

'Israel will not accept dictates from Iran and its proxies'

Defense Minister warns that "Lebanon's energy dependence on Iran may lead to the establishment of Iranian bases on Lebanese soil."

Lapid: Netanyahu irresponsibly harming negotiations with Lebanon

PM responds to video released by Opposition leader attacking him while he is at the UN in New York.

Jewish US citizen arrested in Lebanon for having been in Israel

Man who recently studied at a Jerusalem yeshiva arrested and accused of being an Israeli spy. US officials secure his release.

Lapid:

'Karish gas rig not related to Lebanon maritime negotiations'

PM says Israeli govt. believes it is possible to reach an agreement on maritime borders with Lebanon.

Lebanon:

Woman robs own money from bank to pay for sister’s cancer care

Sali Hafiz considered hero by Beirut residents for using toy gun to take $13,000 of her savings to help ailing sister.

Report: Israel & Lebanon close to signing maritime agreement

Deal being brokered by US intermediary Amos Hochstein.

UAE movie documents Beirut port explosion - 2 years later

The film's director says life in the Lebanese capital will never return to what it was prior to the blast.

Lebanon's President:

'French company TotalEnergies could help solve maritime dispute'

Lebanon's President says France-based oil and gas company could help solve maritime demarcation issues with Israel.

US diplomat to visit Beirut for continued maritime border talks

Lebanon says that US envoy Amos Hochstein will be in Beirut at the end of the week.

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Lebanese ministers throw rocks across Israel border

TV report in Lebanon shows two cabinet ministers throwing rocks across the Israeli border.

Lebanon:

Former President's granddaughter runs on anti-Hezbollah platform

Tracy Chamoun, granddaughter of late former president Camille Chamoun, announces presidential run, blasts Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Nasrallah:

'Israel's threats are worthless'

Hezbollah leader dismisses remarks by Defense Minister Benny Gantz, who said that an attack on the Karish oil rig could lead to war.

Karish gas platform

‘Israeli concessions to Lebanon project a dangerous weakness’

Middle East expert: Israel's conduct towards Lebanon invites an escalation of threats from Hezbollah and its patrons in Tehran.

Nasrallah:

'There will be an escalation if we don't get what we want'

Hezbollah leader threatens an “escalation” if Lebanon does not get what it wants in maritime border talks with Israel.

Lebanon:

'Israel using our airspace to launch strikes on Syria'

Lebanon's Foreign Ministry says it will complain to UN Security Council over Israel's use of its airspace to launch air strikes on Syria.

Watch: Armed man takes people hostage in Lebanese bank

The man was demanding to withdraw money from his own bank account due to a 'medical emergency'.

Nasrallah:

Where are the Arab States when Arab Blood is Spilled?

In an address, the Lebanese terror leader addressed Israel's recent military operation and the ongoing negotiations over the maritime border

2 years later: No justice for families of Lebanon port tragedy

Lebanese citizens are up in arms over the government's inability to curb the economic downfall and do something about the port blast.

US mediator optimistic about Lebanon-Israel maritime border deal

US envoy Amos Hochstein visits Beirut, says he remains optimistic about making progress towards a deal on Lebanon-Israel maritime borders.

Two years after explosion:

Beirut port silos collapse

Section of Beirut's port grain silos, which were shredded in 2020 explosion, collapse in huge cloud of dust.

US envoy pushes for talks over Lebanon-Israel maritime dispute

US envoy Amos Hochstein arrives in Beirut, expected to present proposal to resolve maritime border dispute between Lebanon and Israel.

Lebanon 'optimistic' about maritime border deal with Israel

Lebanese Foreign Minister says there is more optimism than ever on reaching a deal to delineate the country’s maritime border with Israel.

Report:

Lebanon-Israel maritime border dispute could be resolved soon

US envoy expected to arrive in Lebanon next week, bringing with him the framework for an agreement, according to Kan 11 News.

Nasrallah threatens Israel:

'There is no target that Hezbollah's missiles cannot reach'

Hezbollah chief: If Israel produces gas from Karish rig and Lebanon does not get what it deserves, we are going to have problems.

Lebanese journalist: We won't support Hezbollah against Israel

'Hezbollah has nothing to offer the Lebanese people, not a single home will offer them shelter.'

Watch: IDF soldiers prepare for war with Hezbollah

Large scale IDF drills simulate a large-scale attack deep into Lebanese territory.