'Gaps were closed over the last week,' Aoun says in Beirut; Arab paper claims agreement could be signed on October 20

Draft deal being sent to Beirut for consideration, Aoun says after phone call with US mediator Hochstein, potentially putting dispute over gas-rich offshore fields to bed

Defense minister warns of 'resolute' response to any attack as proposed maritime deal flounders; 'And if things develop into a broader conflict, we will take Lebanon apart'

Defense minister warns of 'resolute' response to any attack as proposed maritime deal flounders; 'And if things develop into a broader conflict, we will take Lebanon apart'

Indicating that Israel won't be compromising on very much, Energy Ministry director's estimate appears aimed at convincing wary cabinet members to back Lebanon maritime deal

Lebanese official tells Hezbollah-linked newspaper that the Biden administration must 'fulfill its promises and manage the issue with Israel'

Trump-era official David Schenker suggests agreement lacks mechanism to ensure funds Beirut acquires from subsequent gas exploration won't reach Hezbollah

Lebanese president vows 'no partnership with the Israeli side,' while official involved in talks says Beirut to send 'amendments' to US proposal

State news agency says Lebanese president spoke with senior officials 'to provide a Lebanese response as soon as possible' on US-brokered draft of deal to demarcate sea border

Lebanese president Michel Aoun briefed on deputy speaker's recent talks with American mediator Amos Hochstein, day after Israeli TV says agreement expected in next two weeks