Summary of Comment Israël veut neutraliser le canal de Suez
The video discusses Israel's ambitious plan to construct a new canal linking the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, which aims to provide an alternative to the historically significant Suez Canal. The Suez Canal has been a crucial artery for global trade for centuries, facilitating trade between Europe and Asia and connecting Middle Eastern oil fields to the world. The importance of this canal was underscored in 2021 when a blockage by the Ever Given container ship disrupted global supply chains.
Israel's proposed canal, which has been dubbed the Ben Gurion Canal after the country's founding father, seeks to reduce dependency on the Suez Canal and position Israel as a vital regional power. The project has historical roots, with early proposals dating back centuries, including attempts by figures like Napoleon and the Ottoman Empire. However, technological limitations in the past hindered progress.
The current proposal leverages modern technology and aims to create a canal that is wider and deeper than the Suez Canal, allowing for the passage of larger vessels. The canal's route would begin at the Gulf of Aqaba, traverse the Arabah Valley, and ultimately connect to the Mediterranean, featuring two parallel canals to facilitate two-way shipping. The project is estimated to cost between $55 billion and $60 billion and could take around five years to complete, with potential annual revenues of approximately $6 billion.
Additionally, the canal is expected to stimulate the local economy through the development of towns, hotels, and recreational facilities along its route. The initiative has garnered interest from regional allies, including the UAE and Jordan, and aims to challenge Egypt's monopoly over the Suez Canal, potentially lowering shipping costs and enhancing trade between Europe and Asia.
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— 00:24 — « Israel is planning to create a new alternative canal between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, a true mega project that could change global trade and the balance of power in the region forever. »
— 06:40 — « An Israeli canal could create new competition and lower transport costs again. »
— 08:07 — « Israel expects the canal to generate annual revenues of around 6 billion US dollars or more. »
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