Energy Minister Eli Cohen said that Gulf countries' dependence on the Strait of Hormuz could be significantly reduced by an oil pipeline linking the Gulf to Europe through Israel.

Energy Minister Eli Cohen said that Gulf countries' dependence on the Strait of Hormuz could be significantly reduced by an oil pipeline linking the Gulf to Europe through Israel. Link Energy minister touts oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz Israel already has existing infrastructure with a pipeline between Eilat and Ashkelon, but infrastructure would be needed to connect Arab countries if they were willing.