PARIS — Addressing journalists this evening in Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid thanked his US and French counterparts Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron for their "support, backing and assistance" in reaching the maritime agreement with Lebanon. It was the first time Lapid acknowledged publicly the role played by the French leader in concluding the deal. Defense Minister Benny Gantz said at the same press conference that Biden and also "other leaders" had contributed to reaching the agreement.
Just prior to Lapid's remarks, a source at the Elysée Palace spoke to Al-Monitor about France and French President Emmanuel Macron's role in the recently announced agreement.
