Amr Adib Comments on Gas Deal with Israel: Not Comfortable
Amr Adib expresses discomfort with the gas deal between Egypt and Israel endorsed by the United States.
SUMMARY
Media personality Amr Adib comments on the $35 billion gas deal between Egypt and Israel, expressing discomfort despite the economic benefits and U.S. support.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Israeli Prime Minister announces a $35 billion gas deal with Egypt.
- The United States under Donald Trump endorsed the deal to support its economic interests.
- Amr Adib expresses discomfort with the deal due to Egyptian national security and past tensions.
- The deal has an economic dimension for Egypt and involves American companies and exploration in Israel.
CORE SUBJECT
Gas deal between Egypt and Israel
Media personality Amr Adib stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared happy as he announced to Israelis the gas deal with Egypt valued at 35 billion dollars.
He added during his program "Al-Hekaya" on the "mbc Masr" channel on Friday evening that the United States, led by President Donald Trump, endorsed this deal, which involves American companies engaged in gas exploration in Israel, making it economically beneficial for the United States, according to a statement from the U.S. State Department.
Adib pointed out that the U.S. State Department also linked the deal to regional stability and the reconstruction of Gaza, explaining that unofficial statements indicate that gas is being purchased from Israel at half the price compared to any sister country.
He noted that he is uncomfortable and does not welcome this deal, emphasizing that Egypt's national security remains more important, although there are other opinions suggesting that the deal is a good step given the peace agreement with Israel.
Adib highlighted his discomfort with the deal because Israel had previously announced the suspension of gas supplies to Egypt during the tensions that occurred during the Gaza war, but he clarified that the percentage of gas from Israel does not represent a large portion of Egypt's total gas supply.
He confirmed that the deal has an economic dimension for Egypt, whether due to the lower gas price or the proximity of the distance, clarifying that the deal is Egyptian-Israeli-American and not just between Cairo and Tel Aviv.
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MENTIONED ENTITIES 7
Amr Adib
👤 Person_MaleEgyptian media personality commenting on the gas deal
Benjamin Netanyahu
👤 Person_MaleIsraeli Prime Minister
United States
📍 Location_CountryCountry endorsing the gas deal led by President Donald Trump
Donald Trump
👤 Person_MaleFormer President of the United States
U.S. State Department
🏛️ OrganizationIssued a statement supporting the deal
Gaza
📍 Location_CityArea related to reconstruction in the context of the deal
mbc Masr
🏛️ OrganizationChannel that aired Amr Adib's program