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Source: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/pm-lapid-s-remarks-at-the-start-of-the-weekly-cabinet-meeting-2-oct-2022

The U.S. Maritime Proposal for Israel and Lebanon Safeguards Israel's Security-Diplomatic Interests

(Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Prime Minister Yair Lapid - Prime Minister Yair Lapid said Sunday: "Over the weekend, Israel and Lebanon received the American mediator's proposal for an agreement on a maritime line between the two countries....The proposal safeguards Israel's full security-diplomatic interests, as well as our economic interests. For over a decade, Israel has been trying to reach this deal. The security of the north will be strengthened. The Karish field will operate and produce natural gas. Money will flow into the state's coffers and our energy independence will be secured." "We do not oppose the development of an additional Lebanese gas field, from which we will of course receive the share we deserve. Such a field will weaken Lebanon's dependence on Iran, restrain Hizbullah and promote regional stability."

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