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US Backs Major Israel-Europe Power Link Despite Turkish Objections
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First reported by Bizportal · 3 days ago
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The U.S. has backed the "Great Sea Interconnector" project linking Israel, Cyprus, and Greece via underwater cables to Europe's electricity grid. The initiative, facing Turkish opposition due to regional disputes, aims to enhance energy security and end Cyprus's isolation, with Israel and Greece emphasizing its strategic importance.
- 01US backs Great Sea Interconnector linking Israel, Cyprus, and Greece to European grid.
- 02Project aims to boost regional energy security and end Cyprus's isolation.
- 03Turkey opposes the project due to maritime boundary and regional disputes.
- 04Israel and Greece view the interconnector as strategically important.
- 05Project faces cost-benefit analysis and potential EU funding applications.
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