According to Israel Hayom, a Turkish Navy vessel recently approached and interfered with an Israeli Navy exercise in the Mediterranean, forcing the Israeli vessels to change course. The incident was cleared for publication on Tuesday.
The report, published by Israel Hayom correspondent Ariel Kahana, comes amid elevated tensions between Israel and Turkey. The Turkish vessel approached the area of an Israeli Navy drill and its interference prompted the Israeli ships to alter their course. The details were cleared for publication on Tuesday. The Israeli Navy has not officially commented on the incident. The development adds a new dimension to the ongoing friction between the two countries, which have seen a series of diplomatic and security-related strains in recent months.
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