Jun 06, 2022
Israel, Lebanon maritime dispute flares
Beirut issued a warning to Jerusalem not to begin gas production in an offshore field in question is within its exclusive economic zone, not in disputed waters. By Erin Viner…
Jun 03, 2022
Israeli PM, IAEA DG hold talks
International Atomic Energy (IAEA) Director General Dr. Rafael Grossi arrived in Israel for a snap visit with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner According to…
Jun 03, 2022
IDF holds Red Sea sub drill
The INS “Tanin” Dolphin Class Submarine was deployed in the Red Sea for a naval training drill accompanied by the INS Sa’ar 5 “Hanit” Class Corvette and the INS Sa’ar…
May 31, 2022
Israel resumes offshore gas exploration
The development is being undertaken in hope of reaching an export deal to Europe. By Erin Viner Exploration for new gas fields is aimed at not only meeting renewable energy…
May 19, 2022
Israel ups gas output to help Europe
Jerusalem is increasing offshore natural gas output to provide an alternative source to assist the continent as it seeks to replace fuel imports from Russia. By Erin Viner "The hope…
May 03, 2022
Erdoğan congratulates Israel on Independence
The rare sentiments were expressed in a letter President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent to his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog. By Erin Viner “On the occasion of the National Day of…
Apr 06, 2022
Israeli, Greek & Cypriot FMs hold tripartite talks
There is renewed focus on cooperation by the three countries on natural gas pipeline projects to relieve European energy dependency on Russia in the wake of the war in Ukraine.…
Apr 01, 2022
Turkey “very hopeful” for energy deal with Israel
Jerusalem and Ankara have in recent weeks been working to mend their long-strained ties, and energy has emerged as a potential area of cooperation. By Erin Viner Turkish President Recep…
Mar 30, 2022
IDF, 5th Fleet begin Intrinsic Defender drill
The 10-day bilateral exercise is being held on Israeli territory and offshore in the Mediterranean and Red Seas. By Erin Viner The maritime drill, codenamed “Intrinsic Defender,” was launched with…
Mar 10, 2022
Herzog, Erdoğan work to repair Israeli-Turkish ties
The state visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Turkey marks the first such trip by an Israeli leader since 2008 as the regional rivals seek to overcome years of…