Lebanon's block 9 set for oil and gas drilling after Israel maritime deal
Lebanon hopes gas and oil discoveries will help it reverse a crippling economic crisis that has cost the local currency more than 98% of its value.
An Israeli military observation tower overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and part of the maritime border with Lebanon, near Rosh Hanikra last week.(photo credit: AMMAR AWAD / REUTERS)ByREUTERSUpdated: