PM Netanyahu Welcomes Agreement to Export Israeli Gas to Egypt
(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Monday, 19 February 2018),
commented on the agreement to export Israeli gas to Egypt:

"I welcome the historic agreement that was announced on the export of
Israeli gas to Egypt. This will put billions into the state treasury to
benefit the education, health and social welfare of Israel's citizens.

Many people did not believe in the gas outline. We led it knowing that it
would strengthen our security, economy and regional relations, but – above
all – that it would strengthen Israel's citizens. This is a joyous day."