Israel natural gas

Severe nationwide floods in Israel as dozens rescued, security fence section collapses

The water was over a meter high in places, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority. 

Israel Natural Gas Lines employee trapped in flooded river in southern Israel, November 25, 2025.
A meeting of energy ministers from Greece, Cyprus, the United States, and Israel, November 6, 2025.

Israel to Europe gas pipeline idea back on table, Minister Eli Cohen tells 'Post'

 Sitting duck? A view of the Leviathan gas field from the air.

'Naval Iron Dome has proven effective': Chevron CEO discusses Hezbollah attacks on gas works

Dan Illouz, former Jerusalem City Council Member, and Zvi Sukkot attends a Religious Zionist Party meeting at the Knesset, Jerusalem ,January 23, 2023. Canva collage

'Essentially a reward for Hezbollah': MKs urge Netanyahu to cancel Israel-Lebanon gas deal


Israeli, Egyptian energy ministers discuss natural gas trade plans

The two ministers discussed ongoing cooperation in the field of natural gas, and future plans to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

The production platform of Leviathan natural gas field is seen in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Haifa

Delek sells its share in Tamar gas field to Abu Dhabi for $1.1 billion

The deal is believed to be the largest and most significant commercial agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates since the establishment of diplomatic relations.

The Tamar Rig

Israel officially joins regional gas forum

Despite Israel’s key role in founding the EMGF, its official membership in the organization was held up due to opposition from Environmental Protection Minister Gila Gamliel.

The meeting of the third East Mediterranean Gas Forum, which is hosted by Egypt and brings together Cyprus, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan and the Palestinians, in Cairo.

Lebanon on edge as Israel considers natural gas near disputed waters

Lebanese MP Kassem Hachem called the decision to begin explorations in Block 72 "piracy" and a "declaration of war."

Israeli natural gas field in the Mediterranean

Gas production renewed at offshore Leviathan platform

Initial investigations found that the incident was caused by an error in the gas detectors on the platform, causing the alert to be activated due to concerns of a leak. The alert was a false alarm.

A photo taken overnight by a resident opposite the offshore Leviathan natural gas platform, Feb. 10, 2020

Israel should be funding alternative energy, not another gas pipeline

A pipeline only serves interests of the gas tycoons and not the taxpayers or the environmentally minded residents of the region.

A worker walks next to parabolic mirrors at the research site of solar power company Brenmiller Energy near Dimona

Gas forum a diplomatic opportunity for Israel

While Israel, Greece, Cyprus and Italy are discussing the construction of a gas pipeline from Israel to Europe, the new organization positions Egypt as a regional energy hub.

The meeting of the third East Mediterranean Gas Forum, which is hosted by Egypt and brings together Cyprus, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan and the Palestinians, in Cairo.

Leviathan receives approval to complete start up operations next week

The Ministry of Environmental Protection has given the go ahead for operations to proceed after emissions from the platform were lower than forecast.

The Leviathan gas platform, 10km. offshore Israel

Netanyahu takes off for Athens natural gas summit

'The gas pipeline that we are now going to promote, which Minister Yuval Steinitz has worked on for many years, will revolutionize Israel’s energy picture'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Experimental supply of Israeli natural gas reaches Jordan

The experimental pumping will continue for three months and will test the infrastructure prior to the flow of the actual commercial supply.

Jordanian protesters chant slogans during a protest against a government agreement to import natural gas from Israel, in Amman, Jordan, Sept. 30, 2016