Israel expresses ‘full solidarity’ with Cyprus in drilling spat with Turkey

A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry expresses support for Cyprus, which has complained that Turkey is drilling in its territorial waters.

“Israel follows with serious concern recent steps taken by Turkey in the waters off Cyprus’s northeast coast and reiterates its full support and solidarity with [Cyprus] in exercising its sovereign rights in its maritime areas and its opposition to any attempt to violate these rights,” Emmanuel Nahshon tweeted.

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