Gas Deal

INTO THE FRAY

Yair Lapid -Thinking the unthinkable

As the official reasons given for the 2022 gas deal with Lebanon unravel, who can be blamed for "heretical" alternative explanations? Op-ed

Israel-Lebanon maritime accord vs. Israel-Arab peace treaties

Western conventional wisdom trumped Middle East reality, sacrificing long-term security on the altar of short-term gratification. Op-ed.

10 reasons the faulty Israel-Lebanon gas deal smells foul

The best Israel can do now is hope that the accord turns out as Lapid insists. Don't count on it. Op-ed.

The Maritime Border Agreement with Lebanon: Profit and price

Israel lost in the psychological war with Nasrallah who threatened war if Israel produced gas before the agreement was signed. Op-ed.

Israel is being navigated into troubled waters

Israeli decision makers are preparing potential military scenarios over renewed tension with Lebanon. Op-ed.

Israel’s devastating capitulation to Hezbollah

Lapid and Gantz are bragging about signing a protection deal with the Iranian terror proxy. Op-ed,

Turkey criticizes Israel, Greece and Cyprus gas agreement

Turkey says agreement pipeline project to ship gas from the eastern Mediterranean to Europe is a "futile step".

Greece, Cyprus, Israel sign EastMed natural gas pipeline deal

Leaders of Greece, Israel, and Cyprus gather in Athens to sign deal for natural gas pipeline across the eastern Mediterranean.

Egypt to pay Israel $500 million fine for nixed natural gas deal

After Egypt cancelled sale of natural gas to Israel, following multiple terrorist attacks on gas line, country fined $500 million.

Deal to allow Israeli gas exports to Egypt

Company CEO says purchase is 'most significant milestone' for market since gas fields' discoveries.

The Middle East gas deal is more than just a gas deal

Turkish energy minister 'to visit Israel for pipeline deal'

As gas deal moves forward, Israel and Turkey work to conclude agrement and start construction.

EU nations, Israel eye world's longest undersea gas pipeline

Mediterranean, European countries see new gas pipeline as way to boost cooperation and boost supply.

'Cyprus deal could speed up Turkey energy project'

New ambassador to Turkey says sending gas via Cyprus would speed Israel-Turkey gas project.

Israeli Leviathan partners sign $2 billlion gas deal

Or Energies agrees to buy 8.8 billion cubic meters of gas over 20-year period.

First sale after Israeli natural gas deal passes

Leviathan gas field to power a southern Israel power plant until 2034.

Netanyahu to minister: Thanks but...no thanks?

Humorous moment caught on the mics as PM reminds Energy Minister who he forgot to thank for fighting for the gas deal.

Israel close to sealing offshore gas deal after compromise

After Supreme Court controversially vetoed the deal, government reaches compromise agreement with Noble Energy and Delek.

Netanyahu says soldier's father 'touched my heart'

In faction meeting PM slams Supreme Court for canceling gas deal, says soldier on trial 'will get a fair investigation.'

Netanyahu warns world will 'buy gas from our enemies'

PM makes unusual showing in Supreme Court to defend gas deal from anti-trust petitions, urges approval now to defend energy security.

Netanyahu to speak at Supreme Court gas deal hearing

Controversial gas deal makes it to Supreme Court, where PM is to defend plan to tap one of world's largest gas finds from anti-trust groups.

Rapprochement imminent?

Israel-Turkey reconciliation 'understandings' reached

Official reveals raft of agreements to compensate for Marmara and sell natural gas reached in secret meeting in Switzerland.

Steinitz: Erdogan wants normalization thanks to gas deal

Energy Minister says surprising call by Turkish president reveals desire by several regional states to buy natural gas from Israel

Environment Minister slams gas deal that 'crossed lines'

Defying state attorney, Gabai tells Finance Committee deal is flawed, laments: 'Israel not the same state we used to be.'

PM: Gas deal will bring 'energy independence' to Israel

Netanyahu touts multibillion gas deal in Cabinet meeting: 'natural gas will be number one growth engine in Israel in coming years.'

Deri resigns, paving way for contested gas deal

With Aryeh Deri's official resignation, Economy Ministry - and greenlight for Noble Energy deal - transfers to Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: When I Want Something, I Achieve It

Despite 'obstacles,' Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu celebrated the Knesset's approval of the framework on gas development Monday.

Knesset Symbolically Approves Gas Framework Deal

Outline for licensing Israel's gas passes Knesset but faces more hurdles as Economy Minister refuses to approve contracts.

Herzog: 'Stubborn' Netanyahu Doesn't Work for Israelis

Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog slams Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for supporting 'illogical, unfair' gas deal.

MK Shaffir: Jewish Home Has Forgetten Jews in Natural Gas Issue

MK Stav Shaffir deflects Joint List MK's criticism by saying Jewish Home has abandoned Jews and the Land of Israel by voting for gas plan.

Frustration over Stalled Gas Deal; 'We Could Have Had Billions'

Energy Minister vents frustration in stormy Knesset debate as coalition does seems not have a majority for agreement over natural gas.

Report: Noble Energy Threatens Legal Action Against Israel

US energy firm threatens to go to arbitration after gas deal stalls. Economy Minister Aryeh Deri could be central to the conflict.

How Did the Controversial Gas Deal Save Israel?

Prof. Sheshinki of Hebrew University explains how long debated new deal breaks monopoly, rescues Israeli natural gas market.

Netanyahu Vows 'Zero Tolerance' for Terror

'Those who try to harm us: we will hurt you,' Netanyahu warns after wave of terror attacks.

Netanyahu Hails Major Offshore Gas Deal

After long struggle over offshore gas production, Israeli PM praises deal that 'will bring in hundreds of billions of shekels' to Israel.

Netanyahu: I Will Not Capitulate to Populist Gas Proposals

For first time in state's history, Cabinet invokes Antitrust Law's Article 52, declaring gas deal a matter of national security.

Israel, Egypt Strike Gas Deal

Delek and Dolphinius agree on natural gas sale to Cairo after multiple bombings on Egypt gas pipeline.

Noble/Delek Gas Field Control Deemed a 'Monopoly'

Israel Antitrust Authority dismantles the two companies' hold on the Leviathan gas field, saying it monopolizes gas costs.

Jordanian Islamists Vow Legal Action over Israel Gas Deal

Islamic Action Front threatens to 'prosecute all those who agree' to an agreement to buy natural gas from Israel's Leviathan gas field.

Israel Gas Deal Stirs Domestic Opposition in Jordan

Opposition to Jordanian gas deal with Israel grows as public protests and legislators attempt to scrap the deal.