According to Israel Hayom, Turkish Navy vessels approached an Israeli Navy exercise in the Mediterranean, interfered with its conduct, and attempted to drag the Israeli force into a direct confrontation. The Israeli vessel changed course on orders from command, avoiding a clash. The incident was cleared for publication Tuesday evening.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Tuesday (16:12), Turkish Navy vessels interfered with an Israeli Navy exercise in the Mediterranean, according to Israel Hayom. New details cleared for publication Tuesday evening reveal that the Turkish vessels not only interfered but attempted to provoke a direct confrontation. The Israeli vessel, acting on command orders, changed course to avoid a clash with the Turkish military. The incident, which occurred recently, was cleared for publication by the military censor. The exact date and location of the exercise have not been disclosed.
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