Senior figures from IDF, Prime Minister's Office, energy and foreign ministries travel to border post to negotiate economic zones with US mediation

Vote held after Netanyahu repeatedly resisted calls to fill the positions, in apparent failed bid to prevent appointment of Blue and White's Gantz as justice minister

Hezbollah-affiliated daily says Beirut has let go its demand for another 1,420 sq. km. of waters, paving way for renewal of stalled negotiation for 1st time under Biden

Move seen as attempt to strengthen relations amid strife over natural gas in the Mediterranean

After security cabinet meets on Iran, official says Tehran can 'smell' Washington's desire for an agreement 'at any cost'

Ministers will play musical chairs to maintain balance between Likud and Blue and White members, disrupted by resignations amid political turmoil

David Hale says any progress in talks that ran aground during Trump's final days would offer significant economic benefits for Beirut as it struggles to recover from crisis

After Lebanese public works minister increases area claimed in sea border dispute, Israeli energy minister accuses him of 'blowing up' talks aimed at resolving issue

President dismisses assertion he's obligated to pick the candidate who gets most recommendations, insists he'll choose the one best-placed to form a government backed by Knesset

While the launch of the EastMed gas forum saw some internal spats, deals are coming together to counter Ankara's bid to horn in on resource; though the tide may be changing