Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on December 22, 2025, that Israel, Greece, and Cyprus have agreed to deepen their defense cooperation. This decision comes amid ongoing regional threats that the leaders described as real.
Netanyahu emphasized that the coalition is not seeking confrontation but aims for stability, prosperity, and peace in the region. He expressed hope that their collaboration would not be tested in the future.
This agreement reflects ongoing efforts among the three nations to enhance their security ties, as previously reported in related coverage. The strengthening of defense cooperation is seen as a response to the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Eastern Mediterranean.
For more information on the implications of this agreement, see the article on Greece, Cyprus, and Israel"s defense cooperation.
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