Israel explores creation of int'l force with Greece, Cyprus to deter Turkey
The initiative is part of a broader effort to deter Turkey’s military and strategic activities in the eastern Mediterranean.
Senior officials from Israel, Greece , and Cyprus are discussing the possibility of establishing a rapid-response force composed of units from the armed forces of the three countries, three people familiar with the matter told The Jerusalem Post .
The initiative is part of a broader effort to deter Turkey’s military and strategic activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, they said.
According to the sources, the security initiative is currently in the preliminary review and planning stages.
It is intended to strengthen strategic military cooperation among the three countries amid rising regional tensions. The force would not be a permanent standing unit but one that could be deployed quickly in times of crisis on land, at sea, or in the air.
There is significant involvement from the IAF, the IDF Foreign Relations Department, and the Israel Navy, coordinated through inter-service and government channels, an informed source told the Post .
