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Israeli naval commander warns Turkey over maritime interests
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The commander of Israel's naval forces delivered an unusual message to Turkey, asserting that Israel will not accept any situation in which its freedom of action or strategic interests in its territorial maritime domain face threat, the Ma'an Wire reported. The direct communication from the military official underscores escalating tensions between the two countries over competing claims in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The statement does not specify which recent incidents or disputes prompted the rare naval commander's intervention. Israel and Turkey have engaged in periodic disagreements over maritime boundaries and resource exploration rights in the region, though the exact trigger for this latest warning remains unclear from available reporting.
