Michael B. Harari

Oct 22, 2024 | algemeiner.com | Michael B. Harari

The Aphrodite gas field was discovered in 2011, and its gas potential is estimated at 124 billion cubic meters. Ownership is divided among three companies: Chevron owns 35%, Shell 35%, and New Med (formerly Delek) 30%. The field is approximately 170 km south of Limassol and 30 km from the Israeli gas field Leviathan. A small part of the Aphrodite field is in Israel’s economic waters, which means it is a joint, or cross-border, field – a fairly common situation in the global energy arena.

May 20, 2024 | jpost.com | Michael B. Harari

The first direct military confrontation between Israel and Iran was a strategic turning point in the Middle East and beyond. The war in Gaza, which has largely provided the trigger for this, drawing most of the attention, at least for now. However, the Iranian missile attack has shifted their approach from indirect confrontation, which has been going on for years, to direct conflict.

Apr 4, 2024 | algemeiner.com | Michael B. Harari

We Must Urgently Address the Political Process for After the Gaza War[contact-form-7 404 "Not Found"] The war in Gaza has now been going on for six months, yet to this day, there has been no effort whatsoever toward a long-term political process. Without such a process, it will not be possible to formulate an agreed plan for the “day after.” The only political process so far is related to the negotiations to Israeli hostages, and temporary ceasefire.

Mar 7, 2024 | clevelandjewishnews.com | Michael B. Harari |Elai Rettig

The maritime border agreement signed by Israel and Lebanon in October 2022 constituted a significant development in the relationship between the two countries. The potential for natural gas exploration in Lebanon’s waters, against the background of the economic and political crisis in that country, was seen at the time as a tempting incentive with which to persuade Hezbollah to agree to the pact.

Mar 5, 2024 | algemeiner.com | Elai Rettig |Michael B. Harari

Will the Energy Sector Help Prevent a War Between Israel and Hezbollah? [contact-form-7 404 "Not Found"] The maritime border agreement signed by Israel and Lebanon in October 2022 constituted a significant development in the relationship between the two countries. The potential for natural gas exploration in Lebanon’s waters, against the background of the economic and political crisis in that country, was seen at the time as a tempting incentive to persuade Hezbollah to agree to the pact.