Gas-rich country's state-run QatarEnergy to receive minority 30% stake in two blocks in Lebanese economic zone, in latest development following maritime border deal with Israel

Field estimated to hold 2-3 trillion cubic feet of hydrocarbon fuel, as eastern Mediterranean including Israel's territory estimated to have enough supply for export until 2050

Last week's deal with France's TotalEnergies and Italian ENI included approval for state-owned energy giant to join group exploring in formerly disputed area

France's TotalEnergies and hydrocarbon giant ENI to begin exploration in formerly disputed area straddling maritime border between Jewish state and its northern neighbor