Beirut sends invitation to Amos Hochstein, senior adviser for energy security at US State Department, who mediated 2021 indirect talks; Israel insists new rig ia in undisputed area

According to Kan, Navy using vessels including submarines to defend drilling site; Iron Dome battery to be placed nearby as well

Lebanese President Michel Aoun says any activity by Israel in Karish field, which is claimed by Beirut, will be a 'hostile act'

Terror chief says negotiations over offshore zones, thought to contain large natural gas deposits, can not continue with 'Amos Hochstein, Frankenstein, or any other Stein'

Speakers at Maronite Christian confab hosted by sect's chief cleric push for Lebanese neutrality rather than close alliance with Iran

Foreign minister says US proposal for resolving dispute over drilling rights between Jerusalem and Beirut getting closer, but 'not enough yet'

Speaking at a memorial for soldier killed in Lebanon, defense minister suggests a 'bill with high interest' would land on Nasrallah's doorstep if he takes further action

Israeli aircraft fly at low altitude in apparent message to the Iran-backed terror group, which says drone carried out reconnaissance for 40 minutes before returning to Lebanon

US envoy Amos Hochstein asked to provide suggestions in writing for Lebanese PM to officially respond; Hezbollah chief said to have given OK to continue mediated talks

'This is the last minute': Amos Hochstein tells Beirut to make a deal for energy exploration at sea as it contends with economic collapse and energy shortages