The Israeli press writes that the agreement between Turkey and Libya on the demarcation of maritime zones, as well as Ankara's growing military and diplomatic presence in the region, limit Israel's strategic plans. and contributes to its regional isolation. According to The Jerusalem Post, Israeli security officials view Turkey's moves as actions aimed at limiting Israel's capabilities and weakening its position in the region. The publication states that the aforementioned agreement signed between Turkey and Libya in 2019, bypassing the islands of Crete and Rhodes, formed a "corridor" from the shores of Turkey to the shores of Libya. Along with Turkey's military presence, this situation has "virtually split the Mediterranean Sea in two". The newspaper also writes that in exchange for the military support provided to Libya, Turkey received "rights to have a presence in Libyan ports, to provide air presence and to search for energy resources in the territory of Libya." It is also noted that the created security situation gives Turkey the opportunity to create military infrastructure in the region and to have both military and civilian influence in areas significantly far from its borders. on activities, including maritime trade. According to the Israeli periodical, these steps can hinder or at least make it difficult to implement the planned natural gas pipeline project from Israel to Cyprus and then through Greece to Europe. It is emphasized that 98 percent of Israel's imports are carried out by sea, which is why Tel Aviv is concerned about Turkey's activity in the Eastern Mediterranean. According to the publication, Israeli officials describe the situation as follows: "Turkey is putting Israel in trouble," reports Ermenihaber.