Israeli navy could upend Turkey challenge by flipping Egypt to its side - exclusive

Senior Israeli defense sources see opportunities for Israel and Egypt to cooperate against Turkey's naval ambitions in the Mediterranean, despite recent warming of Egypt-Turkey ties. The Jerusalem Post reports that Egypt's concerns over Turkey's maritime assertiveness align with Israeli interests, potentially leading to coordination with Cyprus and Greece.

Senior Israeli defense sources see opportunities for Israel and Egypt to cooperate against Turkey's naval ambitions in the Eastern Mediterranean, despite recent warming of Egypt-Turkey ties. The Jerusalem Post reports that Egypt's concerns over Turkey's maritime assertiveness align with Israeli interests, potentially leading to coordination with Cyprus and Greece. The article also details new Israeli navy tactics, including operations by Shayetet 13 commandos and cooperation with Mossad. The navy disclosed a mission where five Shayetet 13 soldiers were sent thousands of kilometers from Israel with no support or immediate rescue plan. The article presents three narratives: optimistic (Israel-Egypt cooperation), pessimistic (Egypt-Turkey alignment), and the previous status quo of enmity between Erdogan and Sisi.