Libya's Eastern Parliament Ratifies Maritime Deal with Turkey, Escalating Regional Tensions

The Benghazi-based House of Representatives has ratified a Turkish-Libyan agreement delimiting exclusive economic zones, a move that directly challenges Egypt and Greece's maritime claims in the Eastern Mediterranean. This ratification, while not yet binding on the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord, signals a deepening of Ankara's influence and raises the risk of diplomatic and naval friction in the region. The agreement's status is complicated by Libya's political division, with the eastern parliament lacking full authority over the entire country.