Trilateral summit raises criticism over Greece and Cyprus alignment with Israel

Friday 26 December 2025 - 17:30

By: Sahili Aya

Trilateral summit raises criticism over Greece and Cyprus alignment with Israel

A recent trilateral summit involving Israel, Greece, and Cyprus has sparked controversy in political and media circles, particularly regarding Athens and Nicosia’s positioning in regional geopolitics.

The meeting, held in Jerusalem, brought together Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. Officially, discussions focused on security cooperation and regional energy projects. However, critics argue that the talks went beyond technical cooperation and reflected a deeper political alignment.

A prominent Greek journalist publicly questioned the summit’s implications, suggesting that Greece and Cyprus are increasingly aligning with Israel’s strategic agenda in the Eastern Mediterranean. According to this view, energy cooperation is being used as a gateway to broader defense and geopolitical partnerships.

The criticism also points to what is seen as a lack of balance in Greece’s foreign policy, particularly its silence on humanitarian and cultural concerns linked to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Observers warn that such positioning could strain Greece’s traditional diplomatic role and alienate segments of public opinion at home.

More broadly, the trilateral format is viewed by analysts as part of a shifting regional landscape, where alliances are being reshaped around security interests, energy routes, and external influence from major global powers.