Yair Lapid
The Israeli prime minister also reiterates his support for Palestinian statehood, and says he will work to maintain the religious “status quo” on the Temple Mount.
Prime Minister Yair Lapid was caught off-guard by Canberra’s decision to reverse the stance adopted by former Liberal Party prime minister Scott Morrison, says Israeli official.
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid denounces Canberra’s move; Israeli Foreign Ministry to summon Australian ambassador.
“We are determined to allow the events to take place as usual while taking a strong and uncompromising position against terrorism and violent disturbances,” said Prime Minister Yair Lapid.
Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu opposes the agreement on the grounds that it sends money to Hezbollah and allows Iran to get its hands on the Qana gas field.
The U.S. president expressed his appreciation for the trust of all Israelis who participated in the negotiation process that culminated in a prospective agreement with Lebanon.
The prospective deal will “strengthen Israel’s security, inject billions into Israel’s economy, and ensure the stability of our northern border,” says the prime minister.
“All our demands were met; the changes that we asked for were corrected,” says Israeli National Security Council chief Eyal Hulata.
Netanyahu: Pressure from Israeli opposition forced Lapid to withdraw from maritime deal with Lebanon
“Nasrallah threatened - and Lapid folded,” tweeted opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday.
Gali Baharav-Miara initially said the security cabinet could approve the accord, but then said the Knesset plenum needed to decide.
Lapid rejects Lebanese ‘amendments’ to maritime border deal
“Israel will not compromise on its security and economic interests in any manner, even if that means that there will not be an agreement soon,” says a senior Israeli political source.
“We are—however—also concerned about the continued tensions and violence on the ground and the continuation of unilateral measures, such as settlement expansion, and the security issues,” said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell.
