Egypt has signed a historic $35 billion natural gas export agreement with Israel despite the ongoing Gaza conflict. The deal, the largest of its kind between the two nations, involves the supply of 130 billion cubic meters of gas to Egypt through 2040. Gas delivery will begin in 2026 in two phases, including pipeline upgrades and new infrastructure. While Israel hails the agreement as a boost to its economy, critics warn it could increase Egypt’s dependence on Israeli gas amid regional instability.