Israel’s Gaza offshore gas plans condemned as illegal resource grab

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Israel has granted exploration licenses for natural gas in maritime areas off Gaza, with two of six zones falling within recognized Palestinian territory, according to the Haifa-based legal center Adalah. Adalah has urged Israel to halt these plans, arguing that operating in these waters is illegal under both Israeli and international law and constitutes a resource grab.

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Israel’s plans to explore for gas off the coast of Gaza have drawn condemnation from rights groups and environmental advocates. Since 2024, Israel has granted exploration licences for natural gas in areas considered part of Palestine’s maritime boundary off Gaza’s shores.

Israel’s Gaza offshore gas plans condemned as illegal resource grab

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