Israel, Cyprus Sign Military Deal To Protect Energy Resources -- M&C
Athens/Nicosia - Israel and Cyprus signed a military agreement Thursday, allowing the former to use the airspace and territorial waters around the eastern Mediterranean island to protect vital energy resources.
The search and rescue agreement, signed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Cypriot President Demetris Christofias, will allow the Israeli air force and navy to enter Cypriot space in the case of accidents or actions against oil rigs in their exclusive economic zones.
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More News On the Growing Israel - Cyprus Relationship
Israel and Cyprus upgrade ties -- Globes
Netanyahu discusses energy cooperation in Cyprus -- Reuters
Israel, Cyprus Ink Historic Energy Search Deal -- CRIEnglish
Netanyahu Says Common Pipeline With Cyprus Being ‘Studied’ -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Netanyahu Says Energy Tops Agenda on Cyprus Visit -- Naharnet
Israeli leader pays historic visit to Cyprus -- Boston.com/AP
Turkey protests Greek Cyprus over new gas tender -- World Bulletin
Turkey Warns Greek Cyprus on Oil Drilling Ahead of Israeli PM Visit -- Turkish Weekly
Cyprus accuses Turkey of bullying over gas find -- Daily Star
Cypriot FM: Turkey threatening Israel and Cyprus -- Jerusalem Post
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protect what will soon become key to Israeli energy boom--enough to take care of its own needs and sell to others...and that will also mean less reliance of US on Arab nations.
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