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Israel, Greece, Cyprus Forge Alliance Against Turkish Dominance

12/27/2025

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Netanyahu Strengthens Alliance

A Jerusalem summit among Israel, Greece, and Cyprus aimed to strengthen their trilateral alliance against Turkey.
The leaders discussed linking Israeli gas fields to Cyprus liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities to attract investment.
Israel exports gas mainly to Jordan and Egypt.
Turkey opposes maritime agreements involving Cyprus and Lebanon.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Israel) emphasized resisting any attempts to restore historical regional dominance.

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Ustel Condemns Summit

Unal Ustel, the Prime Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, condemned Jerusalem summit, saying it escalates military tensions in Eastern Mediterranean.
He criticized joint military-force proposals as a threat to peace.
Turkish media labeled Israel Turkey's top threat and linked it to conflicts.
Analysts warn Turkey is preparing for conflict, citing military enhancements and Israeli actions.
United States pushes for Turkey's involvement in Gaza's reconstruction, opposed by Israel.

History

Historical Context

The 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, initiated on July 20 in response to a Greek-backed coup, resulted in the island's division and the displacement of approximately 200,000 Greek Cypriots. This conflict has persisted, exemplified by the recent Jerusalem summit involving Israel, Greece, and Cyprus, which aims to counter Turkey's influence in the region, particularly regarding energy resources and military tensions.

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Netanyahu Strengthens Alliance

A Jerusalem summit among Israel, Greece, and Cyprus aimed to strengthen their trilateral alliance against Turkey.
The leaders discussed linking Israeli gas fields to Cyprus liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities to attract investment.
Israel exports gas mainly to Jordan and Egypt.
Turkey opposes maritime agreements involving Cyprus and Lebanon.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Israel) emphasized resisting any attempts to restore historical regional dominance.

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