Netanyahu hails signing of EastMed agreement, which will see billions of cubic meters of gas pumped to Europe, as a 'big day' for country, says it'll boost economy

EastMed pipeline project with Nicosia and Athens will bring regional stability and make Israel an 'energy power,' Netanyahu predicts

Burgeoning alliance comes as Turkey attempts to lay claim to eastern Mediterranean energy reserves

Energy minister Steinitz says ambitious eastern Mediterranean natural gas pipeline will help foster better regional ties