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Veto from Israel to Turkey

Published January 4, 2026, 07:13
Veto from Israel to Turkey

Israel is vetoing any thought or planning by Turkey for an electric cable that would start in Saudi Arabia and reach Turkey, with the prospect of ending in the European Union. This move is a response to the problems caused by Ankara in the implementation of the Greece-Cyprus-Israel electric cable. If the project between Greece, Cyprus and Israel fails, Turkey will gain a significant advantage as a land-based electricity option for Europe, becoming the only land corridor between East and the EU. Israel's stance underscores the strategic importance of the project and its potential geopolitical implications.