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	<li>It resolves a territorial dispute in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, in an area that Lebanon wants to explore for natural gas.</li>
	<li>All of the Karish field would fall under Israeli control, while another potential gas field, Qana, would be divided but its exploitation would be under Lebanon&rsquo;s control.</li>
	<li>It also sets a border between the maritime waters of Lebanon and Israel for the first time.</li>
	<li>The agreement does not touch on the shared land border between Israel and Lebanon, which is still disputed, but where both countries are committed to a ceasefire.</li>
	<li>This border is also called the Blue Line, a boundary that was drawn up by the UN after Israel withdrew from southern Lebanon in 2000.</li>
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<p><strong>Source :&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/historic-deal-between-israel-lebanon-terms-significance-8203111/" target="_blank">Indian Express</a></p>

Israel and Lebanon agreement

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Israel has reached a US-brokered agreement with Lebanon to settle their long-disputed maritime border, hailing a 'historic achievement' that potentially unlocks significant offshore gas production for both countries.

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Israel and Lebanon agreement

Overview:

Israel has reached a US-brokered agreement with Lebanon to settle their long-disputed maritime border, hailing a 'historic achievement' that potentially unlocks significant offshore gas production for both countries.

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