Israel bids to end global oil dependency by 2020

NO. they will hate us.

There are billions of dollars to bail out banks and financial institutions who ripped off hard working Americans and the government expects them to behave differently this time with OUR money? One would that that Obama is smart enough to introduce some sort of alternative energy initiative like Israel is doing with some of that money and let the market forces go to work. Or isn't Obama interested in making the U.S. less reliant on foreign sources of oil, many of whom are anti-U.S., Israel, and the West in general? Think about this, especially you people who voted for Obama and had so much hope (expectations?) that he would take the U.S. to a higher level rather than what has happened thus far during his presidency. Review the news clips about Obama which discussed whom he often associated himself with. The man appears to be a sociopath as are many politicians, especially career politicians. Actions speak louder than words. Many of us would like to see Obama propose and help get approved a major alternative energy initiative NOW (not during the next campaign) with our tax dollars that will hopefully lead to prosperity for the U.S., Israel, and other peace-loving nations on Earth.

There is a rat. History shows that countries depending on easy money from natural resources have the smallest to none progress when it comes to technological innovation, dynamic economy, in short: developement. All acknowledged economic miracles are done by countries without natural resources after 1945: Germany, Japan, South-Korea, Taiwan, Singapore as main examples. Arabs are not capable of that? Well, they are in the same family as Jews (nephews), so there might be a sleeping gen now waiting to be awakened. Just kidding of course...

This is going to be another Tel Aviv underground, Dead Sea canal, five day school week or Lavi project. Millions are going to be spent on it, and nothing will come from it. And if, maybe, by mistake something comes from it, only the richest in our country will see the return, not the tax payers.

... a tiny shimmer of light eminating from an otherwise dark administration.

Lots of countries are developing alternatives to fossil fuels. And nuclear energy is one of them. France is well over 70% dependent on nuclear energy for its domestic needs. Besides, it's good for everyone to pursue alternative forms of energy. Imagine no more wars over oil and peace through alternatives.

WHEN ISRAEL DEVELOPS SOMETHING IT BENEFITS THE WHOLE WORLD INCLUDING ITS ENEMIES.

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To invest in alternative energy is an investment for the future generations and the planet. Without alternative energy we destroy the ecology of the planet. If Israel will develop in this sector it will not only be independant from the oil countries it can make a lot of money in the next future and when the oilproduction will be finished. One should make all for this technolocical progress for the independance of the country and the people and the peace. House of King David, family of Ibn Sina (Avicenna) Maimonides, Hans Mayer

Clean alternatives, which sent Arab and Iranian oil to hell, are already known: For example hydrogen, which is currently working already in Germany. The main obstacle is not technological but political, and the roots can be seen in the OPEC cartel as well as the American oil cartels and policies. A theological footnote: Why did the Almighty grant davka the Arab states and Iran with so much oil, thus so much power and money?

Getting the world off the oil is extremely important for two reasons: environment and security.

Getting rid of oil-dependency in 10 years? Easy, after all, already ~5% of the products in our 'civilized' economies are not oil-dependent. (Sorry, it's no joking matter, given that we have to say farewell to coal as well, it roughly means healing the cursed energy- course of the last 200 years, the most transformative of human history by far, within a fraction of that time.)

Copying and leveraging China's well-known leadership and progress regarding the development of Alternative Clean Energies is very smart. However, let's not be distracted by a more critical, life-sustaining resource that is being wasted away, even traded away ... water! Routine lowering of the Kinneret's "Red Line" and water intensive industries & distant Settlements is not sustainable, nor is West bank occupation and unnecessary Arab conflict.

1. Israel can be embargoed. Energy independence is militarily critical. 2. Energy expenses are a drain on the economy. A shekel spent in Israel on the development of energy alternatives will be re-cycled 2-3 times by the workers who will then purchase goods and services in the country. A shekel spent on foreign energy, benefits only that country. 3. Most energy is controlled by countries hostile to Israel. Even if Israel purchases from a "friendly" country, the overall demand benefits the enemies. 4. Most alternative forms of energy are cleaner and the health benefits are obvious 5. This can be a major export industry. So my only question, why invest only 4 billio?

That would be wonderful. A world not dependent on Arab oil. This would diminish the Arabs' influence against Israel.

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I applaud this government policy, just as I regretted when solar energy was no longer subsidized.and Israel is still the world pioneer in rooftop solar water heaters

Russia selling arms to Syria, Iran going muke capable and the Saudis are quietly finance terror, is this not all to stop Israel from inventing new ways of life that would economically hurt russia and many Arab oil producing nations

It seems that the Government decided to spend lucrative sums of money on global projects (purchase of useless warplanes, alternative energies etc) --- taking example from Obama government. As usual, this will bring huge waste of money and more corruption. Let big international companies invest in our startups! They know better what is worth and what is not.

When Israel finds alternative to gas and is at the forefront of medical breakthroughs we will have "peace". The Arab world has two exports: oil and terrorism. Something tells me that if you eliminate oil the world will no longer indulge them in their insanity.

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Can't wait for the Greenies to put the Arabs and Iran out of business. Oh the irony!

Once Israel creates an alternative, then all the world might turn their backs on you know who. But, don't hold your breath,old habits die hard.

That's what I like to hear. Hopefully this goes through and that all nations follow suit and oil consumption becomes a thing of the past. I can't think of any better situation in the Middle East and for that matter the world!