Moshe Gafni tells Knesset Finance Committee that all bodies charged with creating sovereign wealth fund in line with 2014 law are 'tainted' by lack of responsibility

Noble Energy expected to perform gas rig flushing test overnight, and begin extracting gas and sending it to Israel by 8 a.m., despite opposition from locals, environmentalists

With public pressure behind it, Environmental Protection Ministry strides toward solar energy. But Energy Ministry still issues permits for oil, gas, fracking, though it cuts coal

While Texas-based Noble Energy invests heavily in charm offensive, coastal cities, environmental groups worry that rig so close to shore will damage quality of life

VP for Regional Affairs at Noble Energy says exports to Egypt and Jordan to start soon after wells open for local market

Quoting research on climate-related dangers of natural gas and with solar power now cheaper than gas, 112 scientists say Energy Ministry should move straight to renewables

Greek gas producer Energean says appraisal of Karish North discovery in the Mediterranean adds to the 2.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas discovered at Karish and Tanin fields

In study, academics call for review of platform's location close to shore; former Environment Ministry chief scientist says findings show 'public trust compromised again'

Scheduled to start production this year, field off Haifa coast is estimated to hold 22 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas, over double that of sister field Tamar

Run by the BIRD Foundation, the joint initiative will be funded by the private and public sectors in Israel and the US over five years