⋯ In two separate statements by Lebanese and Israeli authorities, Beirut and Tel Aviv announced they have concluded all negotiations and will meet soon in Naqoura to sign the agreement.

⋯ “This is a historic achievement that will strengthen Israel’s security, inject billions into Israel’s economy, and ensure the stability of our northern border,” Israeli interim Prime Minister Yair Lapid said in a statement on Twitter.

Similarly, Israeli National Security Council Chairman Eyal Hulta announced that all of  Israel’s demands have been met.

“Israel’s security interests have been preserved. We are on our way to signing a historic agreement,” Hulta said.

⋯ A statement released by the office of outgoing Lebanese President Michel Aoun claims the deal “is satisfactory to Lebanon and meets its demands,” adding that it “preserves [the nation’s] rights to its natural wealth.”

⋯ In details revealed by Lebanese daily newspaper Al-Akhbar, all obstacles that led to a recent spike in tensions have been resolved, as both countries compromised with regards to the legal language used in the final draft.

⋯ The newspaper reveals that both sides agreed that Israel will be paid royalties from the Qana prospect field. However, the money will be paid from the revenue generated from the French oil company Total, not Lebanon’s share of the revenue.

⋯ As for the most pressing concern for both sides, Lebanon and Israel compromised in the legal language regarding the buoys deployed at sea to demarcate the various economic blocks.

⋯ Total informed the Lebanese side that the logistics of exploration need time, promising to start “as soon as possible.”

⋯ Major General (Reserve) in the Israeli enemy army Amir Avivi:

"Hezbollah made Israel kneel and submit to its demands."

The soldier has succumbed to his wounds, bringing the total of Israeli soldiers killed recently to 4.

The soldier has been identified as Ido Baruch, from Givati ​​Brigade.

President Aoun received a phone call from US President Joe Biden, in which he was congratulated on the conclusion of negotiations to demarcate the southern maritime border, and was told of the United States' support for Lebanon to achieve stability.

Lebanon is expected to vote against Russia in the UN regarding the annexation of the 4 Ukrainian provinces. (Al-Jadeed)

Secretary General of Hezbullah Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah: "We will wait, as long as Lebanon and Israel didn't sign on paperwork in Naqoura, we don't have a deal yet."

⋯ Sayyed Nasrallah: "As a resistance we stand behind the Lebanese government. What the Lebanese officials say is satisfactory, we will accept as satisfactory."

"All what we care about is extracting gas and oil."

⋯ Sayyed Nasrallah: "Until His Excellency the President of the Republic declares his support of this agreement, we must remain vigilant."

⋯ Nasrallah: "Don't dare accuse us of not caring for Lebanon's rights. If you ask me about our maritime border, I'd say it extends to Gaza sea. We and the Palestinians are one and dont separate our borders."

⋯ Nasrallah: "There are many things that the resistance did, and the Israelis saw and heard. They understood our seriousness."

"The alert situation will remain and the operational readiness to attack will stay until a deal is signed."

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