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Israel risks losing energy independence within two decades, state comptroller warns

Report faults Energy Ministry over gas reserves, exports, storage and planning, saying rising electricity demand from population growth, AI data centers and climate pressures could create energy shortfall

Sivan Hilaie | 06.25.26

Egypt's solar triumph is underwritten by an Israeli gas pipeline

Analysis: As Cairo celebrates major solar projects, its grid stability still relies on Israeli natural gas, emergency fuel imports and pipelines seen as vital arteries of regional security

Amine Ayoub | 06.20.26

Gym, dining room and life at sea: aboard the strategic gas platform keeping Israel’s lights on

Deep in the Mediterranean, the Karish floating gas facility supplies about 40% of Israel’s natural gas needs; accessible only by helicopter, it operates around the clock under heavy security as a critical pillar of the country’s energy system

Ziv Koren, Sivan Hilaie | 06.19.26

How Israel’s gas rigs kept the lights on under Iranian fire

Tamar stayed online under heavy security while Leviathan and Karish were shut down, exposing Israel’s wartime dependence on natural gas, the economic cost of prolonged closures and investor concerns over future offshore exploration

Sivan Hilaie | 04.25.26

Israel to reopen Karish offshore natural gas platform following Iran ceasefire

Closed since Feb. 28 over safety concerns, Karish now moves toward restart as Energean receives approval to resume production and normal operations

Reuters | 04.09.26

Leviathan gas platform to resume operations after war shutdown

After war-induced monthlong shutdown, Energy Ministry says Chevron-operated platform would resume operations, restoring a key export route to Egypt and Jordan, while Karish remains closed despite industry warnings over higher power costs and economic losses

Sivan Hilaie | 04.03.26

Israel’s gas exports to Egypt may be its strongest deterrent in Gaza yet

Commentary: Though not yet signed, the Israel-Egypt gas deal is a strategic move that bolsters the East Med gas alliance and could create long-term mutual dependence, giving Egypt’s military greater incentive to align with Israeli interests in Gaza and Sinai

Ron Ben-Yishai | 12.18.25

Netanyahu announces landmark gas deal with Egypt, largest in Israel's history

PM hails 112-billion-shekel agreement with Chevron as largest in Israel’s history, projecting billions in revenue and regional energy dominance; deal expected to boost infrastructure, encourage new exploration and strengthen ties with Egypt

Itamar Eichner | 12.17.25

US pushes Netanyahu–el-Sissi meeting as Egypt ties summit to major Israel gas deal

Cairo links a three-way summit with Netanyahu and Trump to Israel approving a multibillion-dollar Leviathan gas deal; Energy Minister Eli Cohen objects without guarantees on domestic prices, though officials say talks are narrowing gaps with Egypt

Itamar Eichner | 12.09.25

שר האנרגיה של ארה"ב כריס רייט בביקור באבו דאבי 11 באפריל

US energy secretary scraps Israel trip amid dispute over $35 billion gas deal with Egypt

Chris Wright cancels visit after Energy Minister Eli Cohen refuses to approve a massive gas export agreement until Israel’s pricing and energy interests are secured, despite US pressure to finalize the deal

Gad Lior | 10.31.25

From underdogs to market darlings: The surprising stars of the Israeli stock market

Small-cap stocks are surging on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange as investors bet on post-war recovery; from insurance and infrastructure to fashion and candy, unlikely players are delivering big returns and reshaping the market landscape

Navit Zomer | 09.23.25

The natural gas production platform stands at the Tamar gas field in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Israel

This Muslim nation’s entry into Israel’s energy sector is the right strategic move — and it should be expanded

Opinion: Israel’s offshore gas deal with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR marks the first Muslim nation to co-produce, a step that could bolster security and regional ties through shared economic interests, despite political and strategic risks

Ilan Levinsohn | 08.13.25

Leviathan partners sign $35 billion gas export deal with Egypt

NewMed Energy, Chevron and Ratio Energies signed a major amendment to their gas export deal with Egypt, adding 130 BCM to the contract; Exports will rise significantly in two phases, pending key approvals

Ynet | 08.07.25

Oil, gas and geopolitics: How Israeli strikes could cripple Iran’s economy

Israeli attacks on Iranian energy sites risk shaking global markets; Iran holds 18% of natural gas and 10% of oil reserves globally; experts warn oil prices may spike; how did Iran become an energy power, and how the world might fill the gap?

Ynet | 06.15.25

אזרבייג'אן המדינה המוסלמית היחידה בעולם שתומכת בישראל במלחמה

Israel and Azerbaijan to ink strategic energy agreement amid strengthening ties

Azerbaijani economy minister and national energy company chair to visit Israel to sign gas exploration deal, marking first visit by Muslim country official since October 7 attack; he will meet with President Herzog and senior ministers during trip

Itamar Eichner | 03.15.25

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