Thread by @GorenNimrod

#Energy cooperation can be part of improved #Israel-#Turkey ties, but it should take a more climate-friendly & regioanlly-inclusive shape compared to past attempts to export Israeli natural gas to Turkey. @GabiAMitchell & I spoke with @MenekseTK @arabnews arabnews.com/node/2018336/m…

https://twitter.com/MenekseTK/status/1489690182785904650

2. When #Israel & #Turkey reconciled in 2016, natural gas export from Israel to Turkey was presented as a major benefit for Israel. However, negotiations didn't yield results due to differences on prices, geopolitical hardships related to pipleline route & lack of mutual trust..

3. Since, #Israel consolidated its strategic ties with #Greece & #Cyprus, warmed ties with #Egypt and is cooperating with these & others via the #EMGF, in which #Turkey isn't a member. Israel isn't likely now to shift direction & seek export via Turkey at the expense of others...

4. There are more important potential benefits for #Israel from renewing ties with Turkey, including strategic coordination on #Iran & Syria, increased trade & tourism, civilian & diplomatic cooperation, & opportunities to improve ties with Muslim countries & the #Palestinians...

5. #Energy cooperation can be an important component in the improved #Israel-#Turkey ties, but it should take a different shape compared to 2016. Natural gas is losing its charm, also in the eyes of the new Israeli government. #Renewable energies emerge as the next big thing...

6. Renewable energies can be an innovative issue for #Israel-#Turkey cooperation, less likely to create tensions with Israel’s regional allies who are still at odds with Turkey. A focus on #environment, #sustainability & renewables can create moore collaboration in the #EastMed..

7. When coupled with Israel-Turkey (and perhaps also #Egypt-Turkey) rapprochement – a focus on renewable energies may even lead to the formation of new regional mechanisms, more inclusive than the #EMGF...

8. #Climate-friendly energy cooperation between #Israel and #Turkey is likely to benefit them - both bilaterally and regionally - more than attempts to return to the past formula of natural gas export.