DID Press: Israel has reportedly raised the operational readiness of its navy amid increased Turkish naval activity in the eastern Mediterranean, as tensions between Ankara and Tel Aviv continue to grow.
Israeli media, citing security assessments, reported that the Israeli Navy has been monitoring increased activity and readiness by the Turkish Navy in the Mediterranean in recent months.
According to Israel’s public broadcaster Kan, Israeli military officials view increased Turkish exercises and naval deployments in areas where Israeli forces operate as a potential change in the existing security situation and a possible source of operational confrontation.
The reports said the Israeli Navy has consequently increased its operational and strategic readiness to ensure it can respond to any potential military escalation or developments involving Turkey.
The reported developments come amid heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel. However, the reports of a possible direct military confrontation remain assessments attributed to Israeli security sources rather than confirmation that such a confrontation is imminent.