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Marco Moreno, who reportedly served for nearly 25 years in key positions within Israel\u2019s Military Intelligence Directorate (AMAN), delivered the warning in an interview with Greek newspaper Proto Thema<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u201cPrepare for war with Turkey. Make your military preparations in time. Winter is coming,\u201d<\/strong> Moreno reportedly told the Greek public.<\/p>\n Moreno argued that Greece must keep the possibility of military conflict with Turkey firmly within its defence planning.<\/p>\n Read more: Libya Ratifies T\u00fcrkiye Maritime Deal; EU Calls It Null and Void<\/p>\n He pointed to Turkey\u2019s expanding defence industry, growing military capabilities and increasing influence across the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East, arguing that these developments are reshaping the regional balance of power.<\/p>\n He also highlighted Turkey\u2019s military presence in Syria, acknowledging Ankara\u2019s significant influence on developments on the ground.<\/p>\n \u201cWith its military capabilities, advancements in the defence industry, and influence on regional developments, T\u00fcrkiye is one of the most critical actors in the security balance of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East,\u201d Moreno reportedly said.<\/p>\n Moreno previously commanded operations within Unit 504, a highly specialised division of Israel\u2019s Military Intelligence Directorate, AMAN.<\/p>\n The unit is responsible for human intelligence (HUMINT), including the recruitment and management of intelligence sources, as well as field operations beyond Israel\u2019s borders.<\/p>\n During his career, Moreno reportedly oversaw intelligence networks in foreign countries and played a role in operations involving Syria and Lebanon.<\/p>\n His remarks come amid heightened geopolitical competition across the Eastern Mediterranean, where Greece and Turkey continue to face longstanding disagreements over maritime boundaries, military activity and regional security.<\/p>\n Moreno\u2019s comments amount to a stark warning to Athens about Turkey\u2019s growing strategic position, although his call for Greece to prepare for war represents his own assessment rather than an indication of an imminent military confrontation.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong> S\u00f6zc\u00fc<\/a>, reporting on an interview with Proto Thema<\/em>.<\/p>\nFormer intelligence officer points to Turkey\u2019s growing military power<\/h2>\n
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