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Part of At the Herzliya Conference, Amir Baram discussed a regional alliance vision where Greece and Cyprus are strengthening ties with Israel, with calls to expand the partnership to India.

How could Israel's deepening influence in Cyprus affect Greece's regional policy?

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Cyprus's growing Israeli influence may complicate Greece's regional alliances The establishment of pro-Israel parliamentary caucuses in Cyprus, such as the Israel Allies Foundation (IAF), has fueled significant controversy regarding foreign political influence in the Eastern Mediterranean. Because these initiatives also launched caucuses in Greece, the political opposition to this influx of influence has been equally outspoken in Greece. This internal political friction and the debate over aligning with Israel against Turkey could lead to a re-evaluation or complication of the existing operational cooperation framework between Greece and Cyprus.

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  • The Israel Allies Foundation (IAF) launched parliamentary caucuses in Greece and Cyprus to deepen Israel’s influence.middleeasteye.net
  • The IAF president described Turkey as a “common enemy” of both countries.middleeasteye.net
  • Opposition to the IAF initiative has been equally outspoken in Greece.middleeasteye.net
  • Volt Cyprus warned that closer ties with Israel puts the country in serious danger.middleeasteye.net

Why it matters

The deepening of Israeli influence in Cyprus is occurring amid complex geopolitical tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly concerning Turkey. For Greece, which maintains deep operational ties with Cyprus, the rise of pro-Israel political groups and the associated controversy over foreign lobbying represents a potential strain on regional stability and established diplomatic cooperation.

This development occurs while both countries navigate shared security concerns, such as the relationship with Turkey. The political debate over whether to align closely with Israel against Turkey, as suggested by some groups, introduces a new layer of complexity to the existing bilateral relationship, potentially shifting the focus of their shared foreign policy.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the Greek government formally respond to the political controversy surrounding the IAF initiative in Cyprus?
  • How will the existing operational cooperation framework between Greece and Cyprus adapt to the increased political influence of Israel in Cyprus?

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The Greek government officially endorses the security partnerships promoted by pro-Israel groups in CyprusThe effect could become stronger and more certain, accelerating the shift in regional policy alignment.
The political opposition in Greece continues to gain momentum and demands transparency regarding the caucusesThe effect could fade, limiting the influence of the event to internal political debate rather than external policy change.

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