Azerbaijan is increasing its role in Israel's energy sector, with Minister Mikayil Jabbarov leading talks in Jerusalem to finalize a gas exploration deal. SOCAR, Azerbaijan's state oil company, has been granted exploration rights and will search for gas in Israel's economic waters, despite delays due to the Gaza conflict. A memorandum with Union Energy was signed for joint exploration, and SOCAR also acquired a stake in the Tamar gas field. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)