Israel to help Europe with gas - Bennett after Draghi meeting

(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 14 - Israel is set to help Europe to obtain alternative sources of gas to Russia following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said as he made a joint statement with Italian Premier Mario Draghi after a meeting in Jerusalem.
    "Israel will be able to help Europe, producing natural gas, and this is excellent news," he said.
    Draghi described Israel as a "friend" of Italy's and a "fundamental partner," adding that "we want to strengthen our collaboration further".
    "We also discussed the war in Ukraine with Prime Minster Bennett," he said.
    "Italy supports, and will continue to support, Ukraine and its desire to be part of Europe". (ANSA).