Israel to Export Natural Gas to Egypt in $15 Billion Deal
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February 19, 2018, 7:45 AM EST Updated on February 19, 2018, 10:56 AM EST
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The lead partners in Israel’s largest gas fields said they signed a $15 billion export deal with Egypt, adding an economic dimension to what until now has been a security-focused relationship between former regional rivals.