MESOP : KURDS TRADE WITH ISRAEL – KRG explored 2 million barrels of oil to Israel

26-6-2014 – Kurdpress – Iraqi northern region of Kurdistan, which exports 120,000 barrels of oil a day, has already sent 2 million barrels of oil to Israel via Ceyhan, Debka website said in a report.

The website added most of this shipment is due to arrive in Ashkelon and Eilat in the coming days.Oil industry insiders believe that Erbil pays Turkey and Israel a dollar each for every barrel that passes through their territory. Western military sources say Israel and Turkey navies have boosted their cooperation in the eastern Mediterranean to secure the channel, the tankers, and their precious cargo. The Trans-Israel Pipeline from Ashkelon to Eilat is the real target of the increased rocket fire on Ashkelon and nearby coastal areas, military sources told the website.