maritime borders

Israeli vessel swept into Lebanese waters

Israeli vessel swept into Lebanese territorial waters, IDF working to return it to Israel.

10 months after border deal:

Gas rig arrives on Lebanese coast

Transocean Barents offshore drilling platform to begin search for gas in Block 9, which was acquired last October in deal with Israel.

Lebanon:

'We have US guarantees on Israel maritime border deal'

Lebanese negotiator claims his country secured American guarantees that Israel will not be able to withdraw from maritime border deal.

Shocking report:

Lapid advisor-oil exec. brother pressured maritime border deal

Hillel Koverinsky, who holds no official government position attempted to convince members of the government to vote for the agreement.

Biden promises:

US committed to full implementation of Israel-Lebanon agreement

US and Israel formulate final version of American letter of guarantee intended to qualify maritime agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

EU welcomes Israel-Lebanon maritime border agreement

European Union says historic maritime border agreement will "contribute to stability and prosperity the wider region."

Gantz: US admin played critical role in agreement with Lebanon

In meeting with Special Presidential Coordinator Amos Hochstein, Defense Minister says deal strengthens regional stability.

Watch: What do Lebanese Israelis think about maritime deal?

The children of former South Lebanon Army fighters relate their fears regarding the new agreement.

Likud MK:

'The gas agreement is a huge disgrace'

Yariv Levin blasts maritime border agreement with Lebanon: That's not how you conduct negotiations. It's a reward for terrorism.

Naftali Bennett:

'We need a wide unity government based on the largest parties'

The Alternate Prime Minister stated that the best thing for Israel would be a unity government., refused to say if he will support Shaked.

Lapid on the maritime deal: 'The State of Israel won today'

PM Lapid praises maritime agreement with Lebanon: 'It's not every day that an enemy country recognizes the State of Israel.'

5 days before elections:

Cabinet approves maritime deal with Lebanon

PM Lapid is to hold a signing ceremony attended by Israel's negotiating team.

US Special Coordinator coming to Lebanon, Israel for signing

Amos Hochstein to meet Lebanese, Israeli leaders on day of signing of maritime borders agreement.

Maritime border deal with Lebanon to be signed tomorrow

Tentative schedule for signing of historic border agreement with Lebanon tomorrow released.

Israel-Lebanon maritime border

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

Ahead of Lebanon border deal, Defense Ministry chief heads to US

Director of Defense Ministry to visit Washington for high-level meetings with US officials ahead of maritime border deal with Lebanon.

MK Yoav Galant:

'With maritime agreement, Israel surrendered to Hezbollah'

At the Besheva and Israel National News-Arutz Sheva conference, the MK discussed the controversial deal and the new IDF chief of staff

Supreme Court rejects petitions against Maritime border deal

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

Report:

Lebanon agreement could be signed on Wednesday or Thursday

Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reports maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon will be signed in the Lebanese town of Nakoura.

Israel-Lebanon maritime accord vs. Israel-Arab peace treaties

Western conventional wisdom trumped Middle East reality, sacrificing long-term security on the altar of short-term gratification. Op-ed.

Yesh Atid blasts Netanyahu:

'An opposition leader who only cares about himself'

Yesh Atid and Likud trade barbs after Netanyahu refuses to attend briefing on Lebanon maritime border agreement.

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.

Ben Gvir appeals to Supreme Court against agreement with Lebanon

Supreme Court to hold hearing on the petition on Thursday of next week. State of Israel required to respond to the petition by Tuesday.

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.

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.

Jewish leaders praise Israel-Lebanon maritime border agreement

Conference of Presidents: Maritime border agreement significantly advances regional dialogue.

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.

David Friedman:

'Israel got nothing in maritime deal but guarantees from the US'

Former US ambassador warns that maritime border deal with Lebanon gives Israel nothing in exchange for concessions except American promises.

EU welcomes maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon

Deal enabling Lebanon to extract gas from offshore fields 'is essential' during global energy crisis, EU foreign affairs chief says.

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

Blinken welcomes Israel-Lebanon maritime border deal

Secretary of State says US-brokered maritime border agreement "represents a new source of prosperity".

Attorney General:

'Appropriate to bring Lebanon agreement for Knesset approval'

Gali Baharav-Miara recommends that Lapid bring maritime border agreement to Knesset for approval, but does not obligate him to do so.

Biden:

'Israel-Lebanon agreement an anchor for regional stability'

Biden tweets about maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon: My Administration was proud to facilitate this deal.

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

Biden congratulates Lapid: 'You're making history'

US President speaks with Israeli Pm after final agreement reached on maritime border between Israel and Lebanon.

Shaked to vote against maritime agreement unless Knesset votes

Interior Minister says agreement on maritime border with Lebanon must be brought for Knesset approval like previous agreements.

Netanyahu on maritime agreement: Lapid surrenders to Hezbollah

Opposition leader says deal reached by PM Lapid with Lebanon proves he is not fit to be prime minister or face the threat of Iran.

Netanyahu: Lapid, Gantz surrendered to Hezbollah's blackmail

Final maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon reportedly to be signed on October 20.

Lebanese President:

'We'll receive final proposal on maritime border within hours'

Lebanese President announces US-mediated talks with Israel are over and he is expecting to receive a final proposal in the coming hours.

Shaked:

'Israel must not give in to any threat from Hezbollah'

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked tells i24NEWS: Without The Jewish Home, the left-wing bloc will grow stronger.

Maritime Border Deal:

IDF put on alert as Israel refuses Lebanese demands

Defense Minister Gantz orders IDF to prepare for possible conflict on northern border, as talks with Lebanon appear to stall.

Former US negotiator:

'Chances for Israel-Hezbollah war remain high'

Former Assistant Secretary of State David Schenker: It appears Israel agreed to give the Lebanese "100 percent" of what they wanted.

Bennett has reservations about Lebanon deal

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

Netanyahu:

'Why the warnings about Ben Gvir but not Tibi and Odeh?'

Opposition leader calls maritime deal illegal, a 'shameful surrender' to Hezbollah which will lead to war.

Public Security Minister:

'Netanyahu is behaving exactly like Nasrallah'

Public Security Minister Omer Barlev compares Netanyahu to Hezbollah leader: He has no idea what is going on.

MK Yoav Galant:

'You cannot make political agreements underground'

Likud MK criticizes government's conduct vis-a-vis the maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon.

'Gas deal with Lebanon is a total capitulation to Hezbollah'

Jurist Eugene Kontorovich says Lapid's concessions to Lebanon during lame duck session are illegal under Israeli constitutional rules.

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.