Oct 01, 2022
A New Middle East
By Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror Changing Israel’s relationship with Arab countries is vital for its regional legitimacy, but it is also in the best interests of the Arab world. Sunni…
Mar 10, 2021
Progress on Israel-Cypriot gas dispute
Israel and Cyprus are advancing steps to resolve their dispute over the offshore Aphrodite natural gas field in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. While the two countries hold warm bilateral relations…
Mar 09, 2021
Israel signs subsea power grid deal with Cyprus, Greece
The tripartite energy alliance between Israel, Cyprus and Greece has surged forward – following an agreement to work together to create the world’s longest and deepest underwater power cable. The…
Feb 09, 2021
Israel, Greece sign tourism pact
Israel and Greece are hoping to spearhead a “green passport” program to enable the resumption of international travel for people who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. Israeli Prime Minister…
Dec 07, 2020
Israel is Turkey’s Neighbor Across the Sea: Delimitation of the Maritime Jurisdiction Areas between Turkey and Israel
By Cihat Yayci, Zeynep Ceyhan In this issue of Turkeyscope, Retired Admiral Prof. Cihat Yayci and Zeynep Ceyhan from Bahçeşehir University discuss the possibility of signing a new maritime delimitation agreement…
Nov 24, 2020
Germany warns Turkey: Stop EastMed drilling
Tensions are flaring between Europe and Turkey over Ankara’s activity in the east Mediterranean Sea, as well as its involvement in Libya. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas proclaimed in no…
Nov 13, 2020
Israel holds defense talks with Cyprus, Greece
Israel has signed a defense agreement with Greece and Cyprus to collaborate on mutual challenges and threats in 2021, while advancing common interests in the Eastern Mediterranean. The reaffirmation of…
Nov 10, 2020
IDF unveils new missile ship
The Israeli Defense Forces has announced that three more Sa’ar 6 ships will be transferred to Israel from Germany within the coming year. The next vessel is slated to be…
Sep 22, 2020
Israel signs regional EastMed deal
Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz, together with his counterparts from Egypt, Italy, Greece, Jordan, Cyprus and the Palestinian Authority, signed a charter for the East Mediterranean Gas Forum, giving formal…
Sep 21, 2020
Turkey sends mixed signals on EastMed
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent mixed signals about his intentions vis-à-vis the Eastern Mediterranean – amid heightened tensions with the European Union. After both his Defense and Foreign Ministers…