Search JTA's historical archive dating back to 1923

Traces of Oil Discovered in Israel Near Gaza Strip Border

September 20, 1960
See Original Daily Bulletin From This Date
Advertisement

Traces of oil–not in commercial quantities–have been discovered at the Nirim One drill of the Lapidot Company located near the Gaza Strip border, Mordechai Cohen, managing director of the firm, announced today. Mr. Cohen said the discovery had helped geologists pinpoint the site for nearby Nirim Two.

Recommended from JTA

Advertisement