Eastern Mediterranean Energy: Security Risks of Israel-Hezbollah escalations
The ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict, triggered by the October 2023 attacks, poses a significant threat to Eastern Mediterranean energy security.
The conflict has also implications for neighbouring countries like Cyprus, Egypt, and Türkiye, which rely on stable energy corridors in the region. Any conflict escalation risks destabilizing the broader energy landscape, with significant economic repercussions for the region and beyond.
Additionally, the involvement of peripheral actors and militant groups, such as the Houthis and the Iraqi Islamic Resistance, exacerbates the threat to energy infrastructures.