Israel to offer Italy gas, wants it to recognize Jerusalem as capital – Amid heated protests against the proposed reforms to Israel’s judiciary, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has his sights set on Italy recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. | The Jerusalem Post

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to boost economic ties with Italy, he said ahead of a visit to the country, raising the prospect of supplying Rome with natural gas.
„I would like to see more economic cooperation (between Israel and Italy) … I believe a closer relationship with your companies will be positive for both sides,“ Netanyahu said in an interview with Italy’s la Repubblica newspaper published on Thursday.