maritime borders

Maritime Border Deal:

Ted Cruz calls to probe Biden admin over Israel-Lebanon talks

Texas senator 'deeply troubled' over emerging maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon following comments by Hezbollah chief.

Netanyahu:

'Lapid has no mandate for maritime deal, it won't bind us'

Opposition leader accuses prime minister of giving sovereign Israeli territory to an enemy state, surrendering to Hezbollah.

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."

Lebanon:

'Draft agreement on maritime border with Israel is positive'

Lebanon's parliament speaker says US-brokered draft deal is "positive" but must be studied before a final reply is given.

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.

'Maritime deal with Israel gives Lebanon something to lose'

Prof. Rear Admiral Shaul Chorev breaks down why the potential deal between these two countries could be beneficial for both sides.

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.

Lapid's plan: Secretly ratify border agreement with Lebanon

To avoid a referendum, Lapid may define the agreement with Lebanon as a 'border marking' rather than a final status.

US mediator reports progress in Lebanon-Israel talks

US mediator Amos Hochstein says progress made in indirect talks between Lebanon and Israel, but more work is needed for a final agreement.

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.

Maritime border talks:

US envoy to visit Israel and Lebanon next week

US energy envoy Amos Hochstein is expected to visit Beirut and Jerusalem in an effort to reach a deal on maritime borders.

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.

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.

Will Israel accept the US-brokered maritime border with Lebanon?

The big question remains whether Hezbollah also agrees to abide by the agreement.

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.

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.

Lebanon to offer Israel compromise on maritime borders

Lebanon preparing to offer a compromise to US energy envoy to resolve dispute with Israel over maritime gas resources.

'No Steins'

Nasrallah slams Israeli-born US envoy

Hezbollah leader takes aim at Amos Hochstein, the US mediator in Lebanon's maritime border dispute with Israel.

Israel to UN: Prevent unilateral Lebanese action

Ambassador Erdan protests to UN Sec. Gen. Guterres Lebanese tenders on maritime territories claimed by Israel.

US pushes for progress on Israel-Lebanon maritime border dispute

US mediator reportedly tells Israel and Lebanon they should reach agreement on maritime border before March 2022 election in Lebanon.

US 'regrets' stalemate in Israel-Lebanon border talks

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo comments on failure to make progress on maritime border talks between Israel and Lebanon.

Israel officially opposes Turkey-Libya sea corridor deal

'But that doesn’t mean we're sending battleships to confront Turkey.' - Foreign Minister.

Lebanon says US mediation on Israel border issue 'viable'

US Sec. of State praises Lebanese PM's 'commitment to continued negotiations' regarding Israel-Lebanon maritime border.

Israel accepts US-mediated talks with Lebanon on sea border

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz says Israel will enter US-led talks Lebanon on maritime borders, offshore oil and gas exploration.

PA discusses maritime borders for future state with Egypt

In another unilateral move, PA UN envoy says talks have begun with Egypt on setting out the maritime borders of a future state.

Washington Plays Down Iranian Navy's Threats

U.S. defense official casts doubt on Iranian claims that ships were approaching American maritime borders.

Iran's 'Charm Offensive'?

Iran Sending Warships to US Maritime Borders

Move marks yet another escalation in Iran-US tensions, even as Rouhani 'charm offensive' continues.