Biden speaks to Lapid about maritime deal: ‘You’re making history’
Prime Minister Yair Lapid speaks via phone to US President Joe Biden on August 31, 2022. (Courtesy)
US President Joe Biden speaks on the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and congratulates him on the maritime deal with Lebanon, the Prime Minister’s Office says.
“You’re making history,” Biden told Lapid, according to the readout. The US leader thanked the Israeli team involved in the negotiations, while Lapid thanked US mediators, particularly envoy Amos Hochstein.
According to the statement, Biden repeated his commitment to Israeli security and regional stability.
