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.