Netanyahu announces $35B natural gas deal with Egypt
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 11:02 | 17 December 2025
- Modified Date: 11:04 | 17 December 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday evening the approval of a major natural gas agreement with Egypt worth 112 billion shekels (approximately $35 billion).
"The deal is worth 112 billion shekels, the largest gas deal in Israel's history," Netanyahu said in a televised statement, according to the daily Yedioth Ahronoth.
As of 1850GMT, there was no official confirmation or statement from Egyptian authorities regarding the deal.
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