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Turkey Warns Against Israel-Greece-Cyprus Military Alliance Threat

4/20/2026

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that a military alliance among Israel, Greece, and Cyprus threatens Turkey and Muslim countries.
He criticized Greece's military cooperation with Israel as lacking transparency and directed against Turkey.
Fidan said Turkey is focused on regional stability and is not forming an alliance like Israel.
Cyprus officials expressed unease about being drawn into the tensions and denied plans for a joint military force.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that a military alliance among Israel, Greece, and Cyprus threatens Turkey and Muslim countries.
He criticized Greece's military cooperation with Israel as lacking transparency and directed against Turkey.
Fidan said Turkey is focused on regional stability and is not forming an alliance like Israel.
Cyprus officials expressed unease about being drawn into the tensions and denied plans for a joint military force.