@GhostOnTheHalfShell@masto.ai yes, there was a massive amount of natural gas. Gaza Marine Field: This field, with estimated reserves of 32 billion cubic meters, was discovered in 2000. Three weeks into the 2023 war, Israel issued new exploration licenses in what they call the G Zone. 62% of this region falls within the maritime boundaries declared by Palestine, raising legal and ethical concerns regarding the exploitation of resources in occupied or disputed territories. UNCTAD estimates that preventing Palestinians from monetizing the Gaza Marine and other nearby reserves has cost them roughly $2.57 billion in potential revenue since 2000, assuming a very low annual return rate.