On December 22, 2025, leaders from Greece, Cyprus, and Israel announced an agreement to deepen their defense cooperation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "Today we [Greece-Cyprus-Israel] agreed to deepen our defense cooperation as the [Turkish] threats we face are real."
This agreement comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, particularly concerning Turkish actions that have raised security concerns for the three nations. The collaboration aims to enhance their collective defense capabilities in response to these threats.
For more context on the regional dynamics, see previous reports on Netanyahu"s meetings with Cyprus and Greece leaders amid Turkey tensions and Israel, Greece, and Cyprus discussing a rapid-response force to deter Turkey.
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