The long-discussed EastMed natural gas pipeline—a project designed to transport Israeli gas through Cyprus and Greece to Europe—has resurfaced as a serious option, following a high-level energy summit in Athens involving Israel, Greece, Cyprus, and the United States.

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Israeli Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen told the Jerusalem Post that “significant progress” has been made toward reviving the EastMed project, which had previously stalled due to high costs and technical challenges. “This is an idea that was discussed in the past and now returns to the forefront. The Americans are now willing to play a significant role,” Cohen said after the meeting.

According to Cohen, for Israel, the EastMed pipeline is not only an economic project but also a strategic corridor bypassing the Houthis and reducing reliance on Russian routes. Cohen emphasized that the goal is to create an alternative energy corridor to Europe, enhancing energy independence and price stability across the continent.