Israeli Minister Discovers Natural Gas Has Price, Not Morals
The Financial Times reports that an Israeli energy minister is stalling a massive $35 billion natural gas deal with Egypt, citing 'security concerns'. This isn't just about pipelines; it's about control. Israel previously threatened to cut off Gaza's electricity and fuel, vital resources also controlled by Israeli policy (Haaretz, 2023). This mirrors historical patterns where economic leverage is
weaponized: the Oslo Accords, for example, ostensibly offered 'peace' but cemented Israeli control over Palestinian resources and economy, a detail often omitted from mainstream narratives. One might wonder if these 'security concerns' mysteriously vanish once more favorable terms—or perhaps just more leverage—are established. When the conversation is always about Israel's security, but never the
security of the Palestinians or Egyptians dependent on resource deals, it sounds less like negotiation and more like a geopolitical shakedown. How many billions does it take for 'security concerns' to be properly addressed, or just conveniently forgotten?