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flag Greece and Turkey escalate Eastern Mediterranean tensions over maritime claims, energy projects, and sovereignty, with Greece strengthening ties with Israel and military defenses amid stalled diplomacy.

flag Tensions between Greece and Turkey have surged in the Eastern Mediterranean, with Ankara expanding maritime claims and deploying naval forces to block energy projects linking Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. flag Greece, backed by a strategic alliance with Israel, is advancing its maritime policy, including territorial water expansions and military acquisitions like Israeli missile and air defense systems. flag Disputes center on island sovereignty, maritime boundaries, and conflicting legal interpretations, with Turkey rejecting Greek agreements with Egypt and Italy while citing a 1995 resolution authorizing intervention if Greece exceeds six nautical miles. flag Greece insists on Turkey lifting its "casus belli" precondition before talks, but Ankara continues adding demands, raising concerns over Greece’s diplomatic readiness amid domestic political uncertainty.

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