Why were the Mediterranean Sea and Suez Canal so important to the Allies?

The Suez Canal is a man-made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea. It enables a more direct route for shipping between Europe and Asia, effectively allowing for passage from the North Atlantic to the Indian Ocean without having to circumnavigate the African continent.

What is an alternative to Suez Canal?

Northern Sea Route
Melting ice. The final alternative, although it is more of a long-term prospect, is the Northern Sea Route (NSR). One of the odder impacts of global climate change, with its attendant melting of glaciers along the poles, is that it is increasingly possible to travel from Asia to Europe via the Arctic Ocean.

Will Israel build a canal from Eilat to Mediterranean Sea?

As per the sources, Israel will build the canal from Eilat on the Red Sea to Mediterranean. Unlike the Suez Canal, the Israeli canal can handle ships going in both the directions. This will be achieved by creation of two canals.

Can Israel create competition to the Suez Canal?

Eran also raised the political dimension of Israel’s creating competition to the Suez Canal. “The Egyptians see any alternative to the Suez Canal as damaging their national economic interests,” he said.

Will Israel ever offer a Red Sea-Mediterranean rail link?

A vessel stuck in the Suez Canal disrupted the global supply chain. Israel has long talked about offering shippers a Red Sea-Mediterranean rail link, but neither the economics nor the politics look promising Article saved. Would you like an e-mail reminder?

What are the alternative routes to the Suez Canal?

A flurry of alternative routes was proposed, including the sea routes and Land – rail routes. Israel too announced the Ben Gurion Canal. Ben Gurion Canal will give Israel the freedom from blackmail arising out of access to the Suez Canal.