Since the blockade of Gaza in 2007, the Israeli government has established de facto control over Gaza’s offshore natural gas reserves.
The contractor, British Gas, has since been dealing with the Israeli government, effectively bypassing the Palestinian government regarding exploration and development rights.
Behind Israel’s ‘end game’ for Gaza: Theft of offshore gas reserves - Behind Israel’s ‘end game’ for Gaza: Theft of offshore gas reserves - International Action Center (iacenter.org)
