Israel needs a Suez alternative, the Ben-Gurion Canal offers one - opinion
The Ben-Gurion Canal would give the world a new trade route while boosting Israel’s economy and strategic power
Assessment
A proposal to construct a canal through Israel as an alternative to the Suez Canal is being publicly advocated. The potential economic and strategic benefits for Israel are the stated rationale, but such a massive infrastructure project would face immense geopolitical and logistical hurdles. Observers should watch for any official government response or feasibility studies that might emerge.