Exploration in East Mediterranean region slated to begin August 9; Ankara has a maritime border dispute with Greece and Cyprus

In messages passed along through US and France, Jerusalem reportedly told terror group that any action taken against Karish would provoke a resolute response

Terror chief issues new threats against backdrop of ongoing maritime, gas field disputes, claims Iran not asking for anything in exchange for its support of Hezbollah

Lapid emphasizes economic potential, but says negotiations should conclude for Beirut to also enjoy resource

During tour of IDF's Northern Command, premier says Israel seeks Lebanon as 'stable neighbor,' but Iran-backed group's actions are 'unacceptable'; vows to act against all threats

Minister aligned with terror group says passage, closed since Israel's creation in 1948, is Lebanon's sovereign territory; remark seen as trying to complicate maritime negotiations

Hezbollah leader says war 'much more honorable than the situation Lebanon is heading to now,' claims drone attack on Karish gas field was meant to make workers feel unsafe

Military said to recommend halting negotiations after Hezbollah launches drones toward gas rig, but Israeli leaders see potential progress in talks

Defense minister vows to increase funding, accelerate development of laser air defense system, set to be shown to Biden during his trip next week

Incident occurred three days before interception of three UAVs launched by terror group at Karish gas field; military says UAV was downed over Lebanon's waters, did not pose danger