Natural gas

Middle East natural resources reveal a hidden map of abundance and scarcity

The smaller resource base has pushed both countries to lean harder into non-oil sectors such as finance, logistics, and tourism.

A general view shows the Awad oil field in the eastern Qamishli countryside in northeastern Syria, on February 15, 2026; illustrative
Smoke rises from a gas tanker after a drone strike, maritime security firm Ambrey said, at Damietta port, Egypt, July 29, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

Drone hits US-owned gas tanker at Egypt's Damietta port, security sources say

Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026.

Ships transiting via Bab el-Mandeb Strait at highest in a week, data shows

he receiving station for the Nord Stream 1 natural gas pipeline stands on July 11, 2022 near Lubmin, Germany.

West African leaders sign $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline agreement


Israel-Lebanon demarcation talks: US mediator says 'very good progress' made

Lebanon's deputy speaker of parliament warned that "September will be decisive" in the demarcation talks.

  Karish gas field, located in Israel territory and disputed by Lebanon.

Israel must prepare for a military operation against Hezbollah - opinion

It is possible that in the absence of an agreement in the coming weeks that would regulate the maritime borders between Israel and Lebanon, Hezbollah would be interested in fighting against Israel.

 Prime Minister Yair Lapid flies over the Karish gas rig.

Israel rejects Lebanese proposal on maritime border demarcation - report

A Lebanese official warned that "the time for negotiations is not open to infinity."

 London-based Energean's drill ship begins drilling at the Karish natural gas field offshore Israel in the east Mediterranean May 9, 2022. Picture taken May 9, 2022.

Yuval Steinitz looks back at 23 years in Israeli politics

Yuval Steinitz, the Knesset’s prescient philosopher, retires, ending one of the longest tenures in the current Knesset. A look back on his remarkable career.

 A NEW chapter for Yuval Steinitz: Walking in Lake Kinneret, 2018.

Lebanon gas deal creates strangest of connections

BEHIND THE LINES: A look at the geopolitical significance in this deal, how it benefits the Lebanese people and the Assad regime, offsets Iran and Hezbollah and how Israel is involved.

 DIRECTOR-GENERAL of Oil Facilities at the Lebanese Energy Ministry Aurore Feghali, Chairman of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company Magdy Galal and Director-General of the Syrian’s General Petroleum Corporation Nabih Khrestin sign a gas import agreement, at the Energy Ministry in Beirut.

Nasrallah claims demarcation talks not moving despite Lebanese optimism

Nasrallah warned that an tit-for-tat strikes between Hezbollah and Israel "may turn matters into a war."

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah gives a televised speech following Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon August 7, 2020 in this still picture taken from a video

Russia’s Gazprom signs major deal in Iran worth billions

The agreement will involve billions of dollars, according to Iranian media, and will come despite sanctions on Russia and Iran.

 The logo of Gazprom company is seen on the facade of a business centre in Saint Petersburg, Russia March 31, 2022.

Hezbollah's Nasrallah: Lebanese government has 'no control' over us

Nasrallah ridiculed Defense Minister Gantz, saying he "doesn't dare to step towards Gaza...he does he threaten to reach Beirut?"

A Hezbollah flag and a poster depicting Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah are pictured along a street, near Sidon, Lebanon July 7, 2020

Israel and Egypt step forward to fill the EU energy gap

The EU declared that it would also help Egypt and Israel increase gas production and exploration in their respective territorial waters.

 SIX STORIES high with pipes that seem to go on forever: The Leviathan, off the Haifa coast.

IDF shot down additional Hezbollah drone last week

The IDF statement came hours after Lebanese media reported about the incident.

A drone aircraft is put on display at an exhibition at an unidentified location in Yemen in this undated handout photo released by the Houthi Media Office, July 9, 2019.