The Israel-Egypt Gas Deal Increases Stability in the Eastern Mediterranean
Not to mention the economic benefits to both countries.
March 16, 2018
The Israel-Egypt Gas Deal Increases Stability in the Eastern Mediterranean
Not to mention the economic benefits to both countries.
In February, the two firms that own the rights to the natural-gas fields beneath Israel’s coastal waters signed a deal to begin exporting gas to an Egyptian company, which will then liquefy it for export and domestic consumption. Oded Eran, Elai Rettig, and Ofir Winter explain that, although the deal is not without its risks—especially since any pipeline could be vulnerable to attack by Hamas, Hizballah, or Islamic State—it will likely improve relations among Israel and its neighbors:
March 16, 2018
AIPAC’s Endorsement of the Two-State Solution Won’t Win It Bipartisan Support
The organization’s job is to lobby Washington, not Jerusalem.
The U.S. Should Pressure Oman to Crack Down on Iranian Arms Smuggling
Neutrality is acceptable, but illegal arms trafficking isn’t.
The Democratic Ethos in the Book of Leviticus
Not just for the priests.
The “Grandfather of Israeli Hiking” Discovers an Ancient Incense-Trading Route
An eighty-six-year-old explorer followed the desert path on foot.