Israel declares support for Greece in Eastern Mediterranean
Israel has again announced support for Greece, regarding maritime jurisdiction in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Lior Haiat disclosed this on Friday October 23, 2020.
He said that, “Israel follows with concern recent developments in the East Mediterranean. Certain unilateral actions taken by Turkey may escalate and pose a threat to fragile stability in the region.”
“Israel reiterates its full support and strong solidarity with Greece in its maritime zone and its opposition to any attempt to violate these rights,” he added.
Turkey has rejected maritime boundary claims by Greece and the Greek Cypriot administration in the region and stressed that the excessive claims violate the sovereign rights of Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots.
Ankara has since then sent several drill ships and seismic research vessels in recent weeks to explore for energy on its continental shelf, asserting its rights in the region.
Turkish leaders have repeatedly stressed that Ankara is in favor of resolving all outstanding problems in the region through international law, good neighborly relations, dialogue and negotiation.
