If Turkey joins Syria and Lebanon as the third narco-state in the Eastern Mediterranean, this will only compound the region’s trafficking and money laundering problems
eastern mediteranean
Despite Israel’s key role in founding the EMGF its official membership was held up due to opposition from Environmental Protection Minister
"It does not affect the rights of any third State, including Turkey"
As seen through the eyes of the Israeli Air Force
Most amphorae were most probably carrying wine but at least one was full of olive pits, possibly for consumption by the crew
Turkey is trying to escalate the tensions in the area