‘Israel has forgotten how to win’: Knesset caucus wants country to again aspire to victory Israel can no longer be satisfied with the “appearance of victory in the eyes of its enemies,” says Deputy Knesset Speaker Zvi Hauser of the New Hope Party. David Isaac May 18, 2022
Israel’s Energy Ministry unveils plan to combat air pollution Its objectives include improving in the energy-consumption-per-GDP figure; a shift towards a solar-based energy market; and investment in innovative energy technology. April 19, 2021
In rare visit to Jerusalem, senior Egyptian minister meets with Israeli premier to discuss regional energy “This is an important day, marking our continued cooperation,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells Egyptian Petroleum Minister Tarek el-Molla. Feb. 22, 2021
Blinken says Iran’s breakout time ‘matter of weeks,’ Israel’s energy minister disagrees Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz estimated that the likely time frame is closer to six months. Feb. 2, 2021
US, Israeli governments team up to invest $7.15 million in clean energy The total value of the projects is $17.4 million, which includes $10.25 million in cost-share from the companies selected for funding. Dec. 23, 2020
Israel to join International Energy Agency The move “reflects Israel’s new status as a regional energy power,” says Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz. Ariel Kahana Dec. 13, 2020
Israel-Lebanon maritime border talks stall Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz says the Lebanese government has “changed its mind seven times”; Lebanese President Michel Aoun calls the claims “baseless.” Ariel Kahana Nov. 23, 2020
Chevron completes acquisition of Noble Energy, which operates Israeli gas fields Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hails the development as a “tremendous revolution in the supply of energy to the State of Israel.” Gilad Zwick and JNS staff Oct. 7, 2020
Israel and Lebanon agree to US-mediated border talks The Israeli-Lebanese announcement “offers the potential for greater stability, security and prosperity for citizens in both nations,” says U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Oct. 1, 2020
