HAIFA, Israel—On Thursday, Israel and Lebanon finalized a maritime border agreement that both Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Lebanese President Michel Aoun called a historical achievement. The agreement settles a sea border between the two states that do not have diplomatic relations and have been officially in a state of war for decades. The…
Maritime Agreement Between Israel and Lebanon Finalized
October 27, 2022
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Israel and Lebanon Finalize Maritime Border Agreement
October 27, 2022
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Benjamin NetanyahuBusiness & MarketsenergyHassan NasrallahIsraelLebanonMaritime AgreementMichel AounMiddle EastWorldYair Lapid
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HAIFA, Israel—Israel and Lebanon signed a maritime agreement on Oct. 27 that settles a sea border between the two states, which don’t have diplomatic relations and have been officially in a state of war for decades. The deal, which has the potential to unlock additional natural gas production in the Mediterranean at a time of global…
Former Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Undergoes Tests After Feeling Unwell
JERUSALEM—Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent tests after feeling ill during prayers on the Jewish Day of Atonement, his office said in a statement on Wednesday. “Former Prime Minister Netanyahu felt unwell while praying at synagogue. He underwent a series of tests on site that came out normal and he now feels well,” the…
Biden Welcomes New Israeli Government, Reaffirms Security Support
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New Israeli Government Wins Majority Vote, Ending Netanyahu Tenure
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Israel’s Knesset Convenes to Vote on New Government That Will End Netanyahu’s Rule
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Netanyahu Foes Push for Quick Vote to End His 12-year Rule
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Israel’s Lapid Enlists Gantz, Moves Closer to Unseating Netanyahu
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Netanyahu Challenge to Legality of Rival’s PM Bid Is Rebuffed
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Biden Reiterates Support for Israel’s Right to Defend Itself From Hamas Missile Attacks
President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday as the conflict between Israel and Islamist terrorist group Hamas continued into its seventh day. Biden during the call reiterated his strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself against missile attacks from Tehran-backed Hamas and other terrorist groups. Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and other militant groups have fired…
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