Israel's Energy Minister Eli Cohen stated that the framework agreement signed between Israel and Lebanon has enabled a new process for natural gas exploration within Israel. Cohen made the remarks in a statement to N12.
Energy Minister Eli Cohen told N12 on Monday that the framework agreement signed between Israel and Lebanon has set the stage for a new round of natural gas exploration in Israel. 'Because of the agreement that Israel signed with Lebanon, we decided to advance now an additional process for natural gas exploration in Israel,' Cohen said. The comment ties Israel's energy strategy to the diplomatic arrangement with its northern neighbor, which has been a subject of intense debate and analysis in recent weeks. As The Zioneer has covered, officials including Cohen have previously framed the accord as a strategic boon to Israel and a setback for Hezbollah and Iran. The exact scope or location of the new exploration effort was not specified.
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