Here is the real reason not covered in this video:
Turkey has been one of the strongest opponents of the proposed Israeli backed EastMed Gas Pipeline (also called the Eastern Mediterranean Pipeline). Its concerns are not just about energy—they are deeply tied to geopolitics, maritime boundaries, and regional influence.
The main reason:Israel
It bypasses Turkey…The pipeline was proposed to transport natural gas from offshore Israel and Cyprus through Cyprus and Greece to Europe.Turkey has long argued that the shortest and least expensive route to Europe would be through Turkish territory.
Being bypassed would reduce Turkey’s potential role as a regional energy hub.