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Turkish Opposition Views Trilateral as Diplomatic Weakness for Ankara

Published December 30, 2025, 14:16
Turkish Opposition Views Trilateral as Diplomatic Weakness for Ankara

The military cooperation between Greece, Israel, and Cyprus is causing concern within the Turkish opposition, which views it as an indication of Turkey's isolation and encirclement. The opposition newspaper Cumhuriyet reports that this agreement endangers stability and requires strengthening the Turkish Air Force. CHP Deputy Chairman Yanki Bagcioglu argues that the agreement threatens Turkey's vital interests in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, and that Israel is gaining a role in the Aegean. He also states that the Barak air defense system, provided by Israel to Cyprus, provides Israel with intelligence gathering capabilities in the region. Cumhuriyet characterizes the agreement as a message of encirclement and expresses the view that Turkey is facing diplomatic inertia. The newspaper's national security advisor emphasizes the need for an immediate strengthening of the Turkish Air Force's capabilities to prevent potential threats. The Turkish opposition views the agreement as a challenge that requires an immediate response from Turkey, both militarily and diplomatically.