Israel–Europe Gas Deal Will Transform European Geopolitics, Energy Security

Israel becomes a major player on the world’s energy stage, directly threatening Russian economy and influence in Europe

The platform of the Leviathan natural gas field in the Mediterranean Sea is pictured from the Israeli northern coastal city of Caesarea, on Feb. 24, 2022. Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images

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This week, Israel officially positioned itself as a natural gas supplier to Europe, one of the largest markets on earth.