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The protest boats approach a buoy marking the sea border between Israel and Lebanon. AFP
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Lebanese protesters on a motorboat sail in front of an Israeli navy vessel during a demonstration on September 4. AP Photo
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They are asserting Lebanon's right to its maritime oil and gas fields. AP Photo
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The banner on the Lebanese protesters' yacht reads: 'No compromises. No waivers. No negligence. Our maritime resources belong to us.' AP Photo
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The maritime border dispute flared up in early June after Israel moved a production vessel to the Karish offshore field. AFP
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Lebanese soldiers patrol near an Israeli navy vessel during the demonstration. AP Photo
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Protesters with slogans on their boats asserting Lebanon's right to its offshore gas wealth. AFP
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The flotilla off the Lebanese town of Naqoura. AP Photo
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The protest boats approach a buoy marking the sea border between Israel and Lebanon. AFP
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Lebanese protesters on a motorboat sail in front of an Israeli navy vessel during a demonstration on September 4. AP Photo
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They are asserting Lebanon's right to its maritime oil and gas fields. AP Photo
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The banner on the Lebanese protesters' yacht reads: 'No compromises. No waivers. No negligence. Our maritime resources belong to us.' AP Photo
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The maritime border dispute flared up in early June after Israel moved a production vessel to the Karish offshore field. AFP
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Lebanese soldiers patrol near an Israeli navy vessel during the demonstration. AP Photo
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Protesters with slogans on their boats asserting Lebanon's right to its offshore gas wealth. AFP
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The flotilla off the Lebanese town of Naqoura. AP Photo
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The protest boats approach a buoy marking the sea border between Israel and Lebanon. AFP
Lebanon says maritime deal with Israel won't involve working relationship
Proposed agreement would give Lebanon all of disputed Qana prospect field
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