Nir Barkat says Lapid's caretaker government doesn't have mandate to sign agreement; Ben-Gvir pledges to turn to Supreme Court to stop maritime pact

After intensive diplomacy to overcome late-breaking Lebanese modifications, Lapid set to present deal to cabinet and government for approval

Jerusalem negotiator says new document meets 'all our demands,' protects 'Israel’s security interests'; Beirut's lead negotiator also says concerns addressed

Beirut's lead negotiator says concerns addressed in final draft submitted by Amos Hochstein, believes 'historic deal' could be imminent; Israel yet to confirm receipt on its end

'Gaps were closed over the last week,' Aoun says in Beirut; Arab paper claims agreement could be signed on October 20

Draft deal being sent to Beirut for consideration, Aoun says after phone call with US mediator Hochstein, potentially putting dispute over gas-rich offshore fields to bed

Lebanese president vows 'no partnership with the Israeli side,' while official involved in talks says Beirut to send 'amendments' to US proposal

Defense minister predicts accord to resolve dispute likely to be brought before Knesset to let public see details before finalizing, as official says cabinet will vote on it

Senior official argues recognition of line of buoys as border is key achievement, but cautions Beirut could still back out; says cabinet expected to approve deal on Thursday

Lapid confirms Jerusalem has received text of agreement; says allowing Lebanon to develop gas field will field will 'weaken dependence on Iran, restrain Hezbollah'