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Israel suspends offshore gas production after militant incursion prompts security concerns

  • Israel has shut down production at the Tamar gas field off its southern coast, a major source of energy.
  • The shutdown comes after an incursion by Palestinian militants into Israeli territory near the facility.
  • Operator Chevron has been instructed to halt output amid heightened security threats.
  • Israel will rely on alternative energy sources as the suspension cuts gas supplies to power and industry.
  • The disruption occurs as Israel contends with persistent unrest and violence along its borders.
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