The text of the letter was concluded between Israel and the US on Friday and Biden is expected to sign it early this coming week, the official said.
In the letter, Biden stresses the US commitment to supporting Israel’s ability to defend itself, including its gas infrastructure and ships in the Mediterranean.
The US also recognizes the buoy line stretching 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) into the sea from Rosh Hanikra as the status quo line, and opposes any attempt to change the line without Israel’s agreement.
Washington commits in the letter to supporting Israel’s partial economic rights to the Qana gas field, which under the deal is held by Lebanon, and underscores that it will prevent Hezbollah from receiving any revenue from it. READ MORE
