Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen discussed a proposed pipeline connecting Gulf countries to Europe via Israel, aiming to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and reduce dependence on Iran and the Houthis for oil exports, according to reports.
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen discussed a proposed oil pipeline that would link Gulf countries to Europe via Israel, allowing them to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The plan is intended to reduce Gulf states' dependence on Iran and the Houthis for oil exports, according to reports.
Cohen has previously addressed the effort to develop alternative routes. In July, The Zioneer reported that he stated meetings had been held with Gulf states to advance an alternative to the Hormuz strait. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, has been partially closed since the IRGC blockade, with tanker traffic relying on US Navy escort.
No details on the pipeline's route, capacity, or timeline have been disclosed. The proposal remains at the discussion stage.
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