Israel said to receive draft accord, set to decide on matter; Lebanese terror chief says country will benefit from agreement with Israel, after months of threats

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

But courting Beijing risks alienating Washington, which has suggested such a move could come at the cost of ties between the countries

Demonstrators, including Hezbollah supporters, denounce what they say is American involvement in Lebanon

Terror chief says he received message from Hamas leader, vows to support Palestinians; blasts US ambassador to Lebanon after she accuses group of stealing from state coffers

Media outlets to fight decision barring interviews with ambassador Dorothy Shea after her comments to Saudi paper about terror group deemed 'insulting'