Israel condemns Libya's approval of maritime agreement with Turkey

Summary

Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned Libya's approval of a maritime agreement with Turkey, saying the deal "infringes upon the sovereign rights of our close allies" and accusing Ankara of working to destabilize the east Mediterranean region. Al Jazeera separately reported on the Libya-Turkiye maritime deal and the controversy it has stirred, noting that some countries in the region say it infringes on their rights.

Timeline

1. Times of Israel

   22 Oct 2026, 03:44 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned Libya's approval of the maritime agreement with Turkey, saying the deal "infringes upon the sovereign rights of our close allies" and accusing Ankara of "working to destabilize the east Mediterranean region."

2. Al Jazeera

   22 Oct 2026, 20:13 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that the Libya-Turkiye maritime deal has stirred controversy, with some countries in the region saying it infringes on their rights.