Core Viewpoint - Israel's refusal to export natural gas to Egypt has led to the cancellation of U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright's planned visit to Israel, highlighting tensions between Israel and the U.S. regarding energy agreements [1] Group 1: Israel's Natural Gas Export Agreement - Israel's Leviathan gas field operator, Israel's New Mediterranean Energy Company, signed a $35 billion agreement to expand natural gas exports to Egypt, marking the largest export deal in Israel's history [1] - Chevron, a major U.S. oil company and operator of the Leviathan gas field, has been advocating for Israel to approve the export agreement [1] Group 2: Government Stance and Domestic Energy Needs - The Israeli government, led by Energy Minister Eli Cohen, has blocked the agreement until the domestic natural gas market reaches a "fair price" [1] - The Israeli government has faced significant pressure from the U.S. to approve the agreement, indicating a strain in relations [1] - There is an ongoing debate in Israel regarding natural gas exports due to rising domestic energy demand, with warnings from the Finance Ministry about potential gas shortages in the next 25 years [1]