Maintaining Israel's security and preventing profits from Hezbollah: the letter of American guarantees in the agreement with Lebanon

A senior Israeli official said that the letter, which is intended to add another layer of security to Israel regarding the agreement with Lebanon, will include, among other things, a commitment to help prevent any violation of the agreement.

In the letter, Biden defines the agreement as a historic achievement, and Israeli officials believe that it is especially important in the two years left to his term

Barak Ravid

29/10/2022

Saturday, October 29, 2022, 7:21 p.m. Updated: 7:31 p.m.

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The letter of guarantees that the Biden administration will give to Israel includes an American commitment to stand by Israel in any case of an attempt to violate the agreement regarding the maritime border with Lebanon, and will help it prevent violations of the agreement - so said a senior Israeli official.

Lapid signs the agreement with Lebanon (Photo: Government Press Office, Amos Ben Gershom)

why is it important:

• The American letter of guarantees is intended to add another layer of security to Israel regarding the agreement with Lebanon.

• Senior Israeli officials believe that the letter is especially important in the next two years when Biden is still president and when various parties may challenge the agreement.

Behind the Scenes:

• Israel and the US agreed on Friday the final version of the American letter of guarantees that will accompany the agreement on the maritime border between Israel and Lebanon.

• This is a letter signed by US President Biden addressed to the Prime Minister of Israel, Yair Lapid. Biden is expected to sign the letter at the beginning of the week.

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Biden (Photo: Reuters)

In the news center:

• In the letter, Biden defines the agreement as a historic achievement and a first step to promote stability between Israel and Lebanon.

• Biden writes in the letter of guarantees that the US is committed to the full implementation of the agreement on the maritime line and Israel's security and economic rights agreed upon in it.

• A senior Israeli official noted that in addition the US reiterates in the letter its commitment to help Israel defend itself with its own forces and deter its enemies, including in the naval arena and including against a threat to Israel's energy assets at sea or against Israeli vessels.

• The senior official added that the US recognizes in the letter the buoyed line as the status quo line and will oppose any attempt to challenge this line, except with the agreement of both sides.

• In the letter, the US undertakes to support Israel's economic rights in the Kana Reservoir and reiterates its commitment to prevent Hezbollah's profits from the reservoir while adhering to the American sanctions regime.

• President Biden concludes the letter and says that he is committed to continuing to strengthen relations as defined in the "Jerusalem Declaration" signed by Biden and Lapid during Biden's visit to Israel.

Nasrallah (photo: Walla! system, official website)

What they say:

• "The letter expresses clear support of the US for Israel's positions on issues related to the maritime line agreement, including a commitment that in certain cases exceeds statements of policy," said the senior Israeli official.

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