The President of the United States, Joe Biden, said on Tuesday, that Israeli Prime Minister, Yair Lapid, was “making history” by agreeing to a maritime border deal with Lebanon to end a decade-long-plus dispute over gas-rich waters in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Over a phone call, Biden told Lapid, “You are making history,” and expressed his appreciation for the trust and confidence of all Israelis who participated in the U.S.-mediated process, according to a statement by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. Biden also emphasized his commitment to upholding the Jewish state’s security and overall regional stability, and noted that his ability to work closely with Lapid was a testament to the “strong and unbreakable” bond between the United States and Israel. In response, Lapid thanked Biden for his leadership and the involvement of U.S. officials in the indirect talks with Beirut, and in particular, lead American negotiator, Amos Hochstein.
