Israel since 2024 has granted exploration licenses for natural gas in areas claimed by Palestine’s maritime boundary off the coast of Gaza, drawing condemnation from rights groups and environmental advocates.
In February 2025, Energy Minister Eli Cohen approved Israel’s fifth offshore gas licensing round in the Mediterranean, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. The plan would allow energy companies to explore approximately 8,600 square kilometers of sea, divided into six search zones. [1]
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