Israel makes inroads into Mediterranean alliance with gas pipe deal

Working alongside Cyprus and Greece on the gas pipeline deal gives Israel leverage into Southern Europe as well as in the wider Middle East, potentially realigning local alliances.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Maximos Mansion in Athens, Greece, January 2, 2020.

(photo credit: ALKIS KONSTANTINIDIS / REUTERS)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

JANUARY 2, 2020 17:07

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Israel makes inroads into Mediterranean alliance with gas pipe deal

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