While the launch of the EastMed gas forum saw some internal spats, deals are coming together to counter Ankara's bid to horn in on resource; though the tide may be changing

The trip, following similar delegations of Greek and Cypriot leaders, is intended to show that the regional allies are united and coordinated, both against friends and foes

Returning to Cairo as Jerusalem's top diplomat there, Amira Oron says there are plenty of opportunities to broaden ties and sees Egyptians finally warming up to the Jewish state

Jewish state joins Egypt, Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, Italy and the Palestinian Authority to formalize East Mediterranean energy club; Turkey left in cold

Israel to open up to Greeks and Cypriots, premier says alongside counterpart Mitsotakis; leaders say they discussed cooperation, including on EastMed gas pipe deal

Kyriakos Mitsotakis comes with largest delegation to Israel since start of pandemic

With six ministers in tow, Kyriakos Mitsotakis to lead largest delegation to Israel since start of pandemic; no Ramallah stop planned. Cypriot president due next week

Cypriot government accuses Ankara of 'illegal act of piracy' over exploration in its exclusive economic waters

After Erdogan vows to start searching waters 'as soon as possible,' defying a mega-deal signed by Israel, Greece and Cyprus, European countries accuse Ankara of stoking conflict

Luigi Di Maio says $7.4 billion cost and construction process of line to ship gas to Europe are prohibitive; deal inked between Greece, Cyprus and Israel earlier this month