After signing controversial deal with Libya, Erdogan says it's 'no longer legally possible' to have search and drilling activities or a pipeline without countries' okay

Ankara says its recent deal with Libya grants it economic rights to a large swath of the eastern Mediterranean, sparking a multinational diplomatic row

Netanyahu backs joint effort after Erdogan claims economic rights to swath of eastern Mediterranean, threatening Israeli gas pipeline

Energy minister Steinitz says ambitious eastern Mediterranean natural gas pipeline will help foster better regional ties

Parliament speaker proposes similar process used to draw Blue Line; move could settle dispute over 300 square miles of oil rich waters claimed by both countries