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Erhurman Claims Cyprus-Greece-Israel Cooperation Forms 'Anti-Turkey Axis'

Published January 5, 2026, 14:10
Erhurman Claims Cyprus-Greece-Israel Cooperation Forms 'Anti-Turkey Axis'

Tufan Erhurman alleges that the cooperation between the Republic of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel in the fields of defense and energy constitutes an 'anti-Turkey axis'. Commenting on President Christodoulides' New Year message, Mr. Erhurman argues that these moves create a climate of confrontation with Turkey, rather than promoting a solution to the Cyprus issue. Specifically, he mentions that the Israel-Cyprus electrical interconnection project is expected to return to the forefront in 2026. He believes that energy cooperation between Cyprus, Turkey, and Greece could be a strong incentive for resolving the Cyprus problem. Mr. Erhurman emphasizes that a solution does not come through antagonisms but through cooperation, and that the creation of a suitable climate is essential. He stresses that this climate cannot be achieved by ignoring the existence of Turkish Cypriots, but by recognizing them as equal partners alongside the Greek Cypriots. He concludes by calling on those who desire a solution to contribute to the creation of the appropriate conditions with actions, not just words, and to continue to submit proposals that promote a climate of solution, within the framework of the Turkish Cypriot community's will.