Advancing A Maritime Agreement Between Israel and Lebanon

06/27/2022 03:00 PM EDT

Ned Price, Department Spokesperson

Following discussions with Lebanese counterparts earlier in the month, Senior Advisor for Energy Security Amos Hochstein held conversations last week with Israeli counterparts on their maritime boundary. The exchanges were productive and advanced the objective of narrowing differences between the two sides. The United States will remain engaged with parties in the days and weeks ahead.

Senior Advisor for Energy Security Amos Hochstein’s Travel to Lebanon

Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

June 10, 2022

Senior Advisor Amos Hochstein will travel to Lebanon June 13-14 to discuss sustainable solutions to Lebanon's energy crisis. During his visit, Mr. Hochstein will underscore the Biden Administration's hope that Lebanon and Israel can reach a decision on the delimitation of the maritime boundary. The Administration welcomes the consultative and open spirit of the parties to reach a final decision, which has the potential to yield greater stability, security, and prosperity for both Lebanon and Israel, as well as for the region.