Former US Ambassador David Friedman says Israel's decision to give Lebanon 100% of the disputed area has consequences because it "tells the world that it is willing to overpay for protection."
In an exclusive interview, Israel Hayom reports that former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman leveled harsh criticism on the newly announced Israel-Lebanon maritime deal.
The deal has drawn heavy criticism from the Right, which has accused Prime Minister Yair Lapid of buckling under the pressure due to the threats of war from the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah.
"Do you want to be perceived as potentially overpaying, giving added value to a terrorist group to protect yourself with regard to your sovereign territory, and you can make a pretty strong argument that that sends a very dangerous message."
Source - IH/Twitter-Im - Reuters