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Lebanese Energy Minister Nada Boustani displays a map of offshore oil and gas blocks in the Mediterranean, on June 12, 2019 during an interview to AFP in Beirut. (Anwar Amro/AFP)
June 15, 2019, 10:12 pm
Lebanon says Russia, Europe eye investment in oil and gas
As progress made in talks with Israel, companies look at Lebanese energy sector as it prepares to start offshore drilling by end of 2019; US says American firms can join
By AFP and TOI staff
This picture taken on January 31, 2019 shows a view of the SSCV Thialf crane vessel after laying the newly-arrived foundation platform for the Leviathan natural gas field in the Mediterranean Sea, about 130 kilometers (81 miles) west of the Israeli coastal city of Haifa. (Marc Israel Sellem/Pool/AFP)
March 14, 2019, 4:50 am
Exxon said considering gas, oil exploration in Israel
Officials from US energy giant meet with Israeli energy minister ahead of rights auction in June, Reuters reports
By TOI staff
Israelis set the record for the world's largest 'surfing paddle-out' in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Herzliya, as part of a protest against natural gas drilling near Israel's coastline. (Screen capture: Hadashot news)
June 22, 2018, 7:00 pm
Israeli surfers claim to set world record with gas-drilling protest
1,000 people form human circle off Herzliya coast in what they say is the largest-ever ‘paddle out,’ call for gas rigs to be moved further from shore
By TOI staff
A missile is launched from an Israeli Navy ship during a drill, May 2018 (Courtesy IDF)
June 6, 2018, 1:34 pm
Israel navy drills attack on offshore gas rigs
Recent exercise simulated interception of missile threat to gas drilling platform, as well as a strike on an enemy ship
By TOI staff
An Israeli Navy Sa'ar 5 corvette defends a natural gas extraction platform off Israel's coast, in an undated photograph. (Israel Defense Forces)
February 23, 2018, 10:31 pm
Tensions flare in east Mediterranean gas scramble
In an area riven by geopolitical feuds, quest for underwater resources has sparked dreams of economic transformation
By Max Delany
An image from a video by the Lebanese terror group Hezbollah threatening to attack Israeli offshore gas platforms. (Screen capture)
February 18, 2018, 9:07 pm
Hezbollah issues fresh threat against Israel’s offshore gas rigs
In newly issued pamphlets and video, Lebanese terror group warns it will strike ‘whoever abuses oil and gas sites in Lebanon’s economic waters’
By TOI staff
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (L) meets Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri (R) in Beirut on February 15, 2018. (AFP Photo/Stringer)
February 16, 2018, 6:11 pm
Lebanon rejects US proposal to solve maritime border row with Israel
Hezbollah chief urges Lebanese leaders not to be divided by American ‘devils’ in dispute over oil-rich waters
By TOI staff and AP
Lebanese President Michel Aoun (C) reviews the honor guard during an official welcome ceremony at Marka airport in Amman on February 14, 2017. (AFP Photo/Pool/Khalil Mazraawi)
February 12, 2018, 7:11 pm
Lebanese president warns of ‘new wars’ over multiple disputes with Israel
Aoun says Beirut is determined to stand its ground in conflicts over offshore natural gas rights, border wall
By Dov Lieber
The border fence between Israel and Lebanon with the southern Lebanese village of Blida in the background, from the Israeli kibbutz of Yiftah, on January 30, 2018. (AFP Photo/Jalaa Marey)
February 8, 2018, 2:32 pm
Israel said to convey message of deescalation to Lebanon
Amid rising tensions, US envoy offered Beirut assurances Jerusalem ‘does not want’ war, Lebanese official says
By TOI staff
The border fence between Israel and Lebanon with the southern Lebanese village of Blida in the background, from the Israeli kibbutz of Yiftah, on January 30, 2018. (AFP Photo/Jalaa Marey)
February 7, 2018, 8:49 pm
Lebanon tells army to confront Israeli ‘aggression’ amid border tensions
Statement by top Lebanese security body comes after countries traded threats over offshore gas fields, IDF-built border wall and Iran missile plans
By AP and TOI staff
An Israeli Navy Sa'ar 5 corvette defends a natural gas extraction platform off Israel's coast, in an undated photograph. (Israel Defense Forces)
February 7, 2018, 3:27 am
Hezbollah threatens to target Israel’s offshore gas platforms
In newly issued pamphlets and video, Lebanese terror group warns it will strike ‘whoever abuses oil and gas sites in Lebanon’s economic waters’
By TOI staff
This photo from March 12, 2017, shows an Iranian laborer walking the platform of the oil facility in the Khark Island, on the shore of the Gulf. (AFP/Atta Kenar)
July 3, 2017, 6:35 pm
Energy giant signs major Iran gas deal, defying US pressure
France’s Total to invest an initial $1 billion in offshore gas field in consortium with Iranian, Chinese firms
By Eric RANDOLPH and Siavosh GHAZI
Israeli soldiers onboard the Israeli vessel Saar 5 Class Corvette "INS Hanit" take part in the "Novel Dina 17" training session in the Mediterranean Sea on April 4, 2017 ( AFP PHOTO / JACK GUEZ)
April 11, 2017, 8:00 am
On warship once hit by Hezbollah, Israel readies for all enemies, including ‘overconfidence’
In joint exercise with US and Greece, Israeli navy trains to protect gas fields and counter all seaborne threats, from submarines to suicide boats
By Joe Dyke
IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, July 13, 2016 (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
March 14, 2017, 10:13 pm
IDF chief praises female officers amid gender integration debate
After rabbi says military turns Jewish women ‘crazy,’ Eisenkot singles out two female graduates during naval officers’ ceremony
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustration. The INS Tekuma, an Israeli Dolphin-class submarine, at sea. (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
February 27, 2017, 9:42 pm
Prosecutors open criminal investigation into submarines affair
Justice Ministry says Netanyahu not involved but evidence warrants formal probe of PM’s lawyer, former naval officers
By Raoul Wootliff
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