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Greece, Israel, Cyprus Boost Military Drills Amid Turkish Criticism

1/5/2026

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Greece, Israel, and Cyprus will expand joint air and naval exercises starting in 2026.
The move follows a trilateral summit in Jerusalem, where leaders signed a joint action plan.
The plan includes expanded drills and knowledge sharing to counter threats.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the initiatives as "empty noise" and warned arms purchases could destabilize Cyprus.

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Story summary

Greece, Israel, and Cyprus will expand joint air and naval exercises starting in 2026.
The move follows a trilateral summit in Jerusalem, where leaders signed a joint action plan.
The plan includes expanded drills and knowledge sharing to counter threats.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the initiatives as "empty noise" and warned arms purchases could destabilize Cyprus.