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Jordan has asked Israel to consider extending a water-for-energy deal for another year, amid soaring tensions between the two countries over the Gaza war. Israeli broadcaster Kan said the Israeli government would carry out consultations to see whether the deal, expected to expire at the end of May this year, would be extended. “Israel has not yet responded positively to the request, in light of the existing tensions…due to the war in Gaza,” reported Kan. Israel’s energy ministry is reportedly considering not to extend the agreement over Amman’s repeated denunciation of Israel due to the war on…

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