After signing maritime border deal with Lebanon days before election, prime minister says natural gas will help lower cost of living for Israelis

Offshore field is Israel's third to come online, with Energean saying production 'is being steadily ramped up,' will reach peak in 4-6 months

PM Lapid lauds move to allow Energean to begin work as one that 'strengthens Israel's energy stability,' as well as its economy

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'

Abdallah Bouhabib says now is best time to seal an accord, before Israeli elections and a change of Lebanon's president may change calculations

After meeting in Beirut with Lebanese leadership, visiting energy envoy Amos Hoschstein says he's 'hopeful' with what he's heard regarding disputed offshore gas fields

Company licensed to develop Karish says 'project is on track' to soon begin; Hezbollah has threatened Israel over gas production at field

No disturbances reported as protesters demand 'our right to every inch of our waters,' days ahead of expected visit by US broker of ongoing Beirut-Jerusalem talks

According to sources cited by Al Arabiya, the Karish field will remain under full Israeli control, while gas produced at the Qana oil field will go explicitly to Lebanon

Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel says Energy Ministry allowed Greek company to explore deep-sea region despite knowing of site's great sensitivity