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'If signed, Israel and Lebanon will reap benefits of border deal for years to come'
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10 reasons the Israel-Lebanon gas deal smells foul

The best Israel can do now is hope that the accord turns out as Lapid insists, although he likely will not be the leader to see it executed. And unless it secures deterrence against Hezbollah and produces billions in revenue for Israel, the public will have many good reasons to protest.