IDF chief Kohavi warns of ‘preemptive actions’ to stop Iranian aggression in Middle East, says he shared intelligence on Lebanese terror group with French military

Ali Shoeib calls soldiers 'cowards' and 'occupiers'; says he can stand so close to the Israeli enemy only because of Israel's fear of Hezbollah

Michel Aoun says emerging US-brokered deal 'guarantees Lebanon’s rights to explore for gas and oil'; Israeli official confirms agreement could be 'close'

Military head to meet French and Polish counterparts during official visit, amid heightened tensions on northern border with Iran-backed terror group ramping up threats

Lebanese terror chief calls extraction from Karish a 'red line' amid US-brokered maritime border talks; also rails at UNIFIL amendment stating peacekeepers operate 'independently'

Energy Ministry says tests planned at Karish platform in 'the upcoming days' to include transfer of gas from field claimed by Lebanon to national network

Speaking at same event, National Security Adviser Eyal Hulata says US-mediated negotiations are 'excuse' for Hezbollah to ramp up threats

Beirut had indicated agreement is near; senior Israeli official vows Hezbollah threats won't stop extraction at contested offshore gas field

Document cited by Channel 12 says Iran-backed terror group could seek confrontation to extricate itself from internal problems

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