‘Israel’ signs 2026 trilateral military plan with Greece Cyprus

• A 2026 trilateral military cooperation plan between ‘Israel’, Greece, and Cyprus has been signed, according to The Jerusalem Post.
• The agreement expands joint drills, strategic dialogue, and coordination in the eastern Mediterranean.

‘Israel’ has signed a 2026 trilateral military cooperation plan with Greece and Cyprus, marking a new step in deepening security ties between the three countries, The Jerusalem Post reported, citing the ‘Israeli’ army.

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The plan was signed last week in the Cypriot capital, Nicosia, though the official announcement was made on Sunday.

Agreement signed in Nicosia

The ‘Israeli’ army said the signing ceremony was attended by senior military officials from the three countries. The ‘Israeli’ delegation was led by Brig. Gen. Amit Adler, head of external cooperation in the ‘Israeli’ army.

Adler held meetings with his Greek and Cypriot counterparts to discuss mechanisms for implementing the cooperation plan and coordinating future activities.

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The Jerusalem Post said the agreement includes joint military exercises and drills, the establishment of specialized working groups across several military and security fields, and a strategic military dialogue on issues of shared interest. The plan aims to enhance operational coordination and the exchange of expertise among the three armies.

Focus on eastern Mediterranean security

The newspaper reported that the deal represents another milestone in the expanding military partnership between ‘Israel’, Greece, and Cyprus, which officials say contributes to stability and security in the eastern Mediterranean.

Deterring Turkish activity

In a related development, sources told The Jerusalem Post that the cooperation plan forms part of broader efforts to deter Turkish military and strategic activities in the eastern Mediterranean.

Greek outlet Tania reported that the three countries also discussed a proposal to establish a rapid-response force of about 2,500 personnel, including around 1,000 soldiers each from ‘Israel’ and Greece, and 500 from Cyprus.

The force would not be permanent but designed for rapid deployment during crises, whether on land, at sea, or in the air, to respond to emerging regional developments, according to previous reports cited by the newspaper. 

Sources said the initiative involves significant participation from the ‘Israeli’ air force, navy, and the army’s external relations directorate, and is being coordinated through governmental channels among the three states.