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Source: https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/12/17/the-real-purpose-of-israels-gas-deal-with-egypt/
Security Concerns Had Delayed Israel's Gas Deal with Egypt
(Israel Hayom) Ariel Kahana - One of the main reasons for Israel's delay in signing the massive gas deal with Egypt was Egypt's problematic conduct toward Israel on political and security issues. There was no Egyptian commitment to withdraw prohibited forces from the Sinai Peninsula, although the U.S. has promised to promote handling of the issue. In recent years, Egypt has introduced forces into Sinai far beyond what is permitted under the security annex of the peace treaty. It has also built tunnels deep inside Sinai for storing weapons and has suspiciously extended runways at airfields. Egypt uses Israeli gas both for domestic needs and for liquefaction and export to Europe, a vital source of foreign currency.