MK Eli Cohen

US energy chief cancels Israel visit amid dispute over gas deal with Egypt

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright canceled his Israel visit over Eli Cohen’s refusal to approve a $35b gas export deal with Egypt.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen.
Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen.

INGL announces Israel's new deal to export natural gas to Egypt via two billion shekel pipeline

The planned length of the new line (Ramat Hovav–Ashalim–Nitzana) is about 65 km., and will allow the transfer of approximately six billion cubic meters (BCL) of natural gas per year to Egypt. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
ENERGY MINISTER Eli Cohen attends a Knesset Economic Affairs Committee meeting in December.

Azerbaijan, Israel likely to further expand cooperation in energy - opinion

Azerbaijan and Israel’s cooperation continues to grow, both through SOCAR’s purchase of a 10% stake in the Tamar field and its activities in gas exploration in Israel’s economic waters.

|ByMORDECHAI KEDAR
ELI COHEN: ‘It’s important to emphasize to the world, we are not just fighting Hamas.’

Israel-Saudi deal hinges on Iran, Energy Minister Cohen says

Newly installed Energy Minister Eli Cohen believes the threat from the Islamic Republic, not the Palestinians, is the reason Saudi Arabia will make peace with Israel.

|ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Ukraine makes major demands from Israel in preparation for FM visit

Officials reported that Ukraine requested approval for a loan of $500m.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023ByWALLA!
Demonstrators carry placards and flags during a protest against the Russian invasion to the Ukraine in Tel Aviv on August 24, 2022.

Israel passes first hurdle for US visa waiver with 3% or less refusal rate

Israel at present bans most Palestinian travel through Ben-Gurion for security reasons, even in cases where the Palestinians hold US passports.

JANUARY 30, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Israeli entry visa

Biden administration blunders, rewrites Mideast history -opinion

The Biden Administration is pushing fabricated narratives instead of building on the advances in the Middle East through the Abraham Accords.

JANUARY 15, 2023ByJACOB OLIDORT
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, as Secretary of State Antony Blinken looks on, earlier this month.

Borrell to FM Cohen: Avoid ‘unilateral’ actions against Palestinians

While Borrell and Cohen pledged their commitment to further improve EU-Israel ties, there are some areas of disagreement.

JANUARY 12, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell speaks on the tensions between the neighbouring Western Balkan nations in Brussels, Belgium, August 18, 2022.

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen should meet with J Street Israel CEO - opinion

A meeting with Nadav Tamir, executive director of J Street Israel, would be an important test of the seriousness of Foreign Minister Eli Cohen’s efforts.

JANUARY 4, 2023ByAVI GIL
FOREIGN MINISTER Eli Cohen attends a ceremony at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem on Monday, at which he is welcomed as the new minister.

Russia reaches out to new Israeli foreign minister

Eli Cohen's statement that Israel Israel should talk less about the Russia-Ukrainian war was interpreted to mean that he would move closer to Moscow and be less critical.

JANUARY 3, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (L) and Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen.

Netanyahu announces new security cabinet

Benjamin Netanyahu announced his new security cabinet, of which eight of the 11 seats were from his Likud Party.

JANUARY 3, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a Likud faction meeting in the Knesset.

Senator Graham: Idea that Israel should speak less about Russia is 'unnerving'

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said that Israel “will talk less” with respect to the Russian-Ukrainian war.

JANUARY 3, 2023ByOMRI NAHMIAS
US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) looks on during a news conference calling to designate Russia as state sponsor of terrorism, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, US, September 14, 2022.

Israel’s strategic ties with the US are a top priority, new FM says

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has already spoken with US Ambassador Tom Nides and will speak with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken later today.

JANUARY 2, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Likud MK Eli Cohen Federation of Local Authorities conference in Tel Aviv, December 8, 2022.