Lebanon
Israel approves Qatar’s drilling in a Lebanese gas field
Israel’s Energy Ministry confirmed that a state-owned Qatari business would join the consortium exploring the gas field.
According to Lior Schillat, director-general of Israel’s Energy Ministry, the agreement will “allow the development of a gas reservoir that crosses the border between enemy states, an unusual event in the global energy market.”
Israel moves to protect water sources after detecting cholera
The Israeli Health Ministry said that the bacteria likely originated in Syria, where there is currently a cholera outbreak.
Hezbollah’s terrorist army has caused severe direct economic damage to the people of Lebanon, an army official said.
Israel-Lebanon maritime border deal not yet approved by business partners
Despite its 40% stake in the Sidon-Qana gas field, Italian energy giant Eni was excluded from the Israel-Lebanon talks.
Ambassador Alexander Rudakov also said he has no issue with Russia employing Iranian armaments.
Suspect arrested, 30 kilograms of drugs and two handguns were seized near the Hasbani River.
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MP Gebran Bassil, the president’s son-in-law, says Beirut had “guarantees” that once a border accord was reached with Israel, the French firm would “restart its petroleum activities offshore.”
Amos Hochstein pushes back on criticism of involvement in maritime talks, saying: “I don’t think anybody forces Israel to do anything.”
Critics say Israel gave Lebanon 100% of its initial negotiating position.
