"Together with the United States, we are strengthening Israel’s position as a regional energy power."
Eli Cohen, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure: Following the historic $35 billion agreement to export Israeli gas to Egypt, I visited the Leviathan platform with my friend, Ambassador Huckabee, a great friend of Israel.
Natural gas is a strategic asset for us, and this deal demonstrates our neighbors’ reliance on Israel and the importance of our gas sector for stability in the Middle East.
I made it clear that the day Iran’s grip on the region is broken, and Hezbollah ceases to pose a terrorist threat in Lebanon, Israel will be able to help Syria and Lebanon with natural gas and water technologies.
Unlike members of the opposition who tried to block gas exploration, I am working to bring leading international energy companies to invest in Israel’s gas industry.