Israel halts UAE oil pipeline deal over environmental concerns

Oil transport deal is being widely opposed by environmentalists and is seen as a threat to the coral reefs of the Gulf of Eilat

Environmental concern: marine life at a coral reef in the Red Sea waters off the coast of Israel's southern port city of Eilat
Environmental concern: marine life at a coral reef in the Red Sea waters off the coast of Israel's southern port city of EilatPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 28 July 2021, 03:32Updated 28 July 2021, 12:37