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[miltiades]

I just cant see the Palestinians ever giving up on their goal, the destruction of Israel.

The Arab world is in turmoil, will always be, peace in that region will be always vulnerable, their major enemy is themselves, their religion that refuses to accept that other religions also exist.
We look at Syria where thousands of people have lost their lives, many thousands became and still become refugees.

The Arab awakening will commence when these nations ditch the middle ages and join the rest of the world in the 21st century.

Back to Israel now, I hope that the RoC has realized the huge importance of having this powerful nation as a friend. I hope the Cypriots also wake up and accept the irrefutable fact that we need powerful and influential allies.

A few years back the ex- President paid a visit to ...Cuba!!!

[bill cobbett]

I'm with Milti and Paphitis on this one.

Yes, ditto .. Very decent posts boys.

[CBBB]

I've said it before, but I will say it again!

We should have always been with the west, most of our problems stem from being "non-aligned", or leaning towards the Warsaw Pact!

[miltiades]

I've said it before, but I will say it again!

We should have always been with the west, most of our problems stem from being "non-aligned", or leaning towards the Warsaw Pact!

Absolutely right ...M !

We tend to aspire friendships with the weak, the exploited, the disadvantaged .

[miltiades]

"Silvan Shalom, Israeli Minister of Energy and Water Resources, characterized the signing of the cooperation memorandum on energy and water resources between Israel, Cyprus and Greece as a fact of “historical significance”. - See more at: http://eu.greekreporter.com/2013/08/07/ ... zaIFk.dpuf

"He noted that the relations between Cyprus and Israel are now better than ever, adding that the memorandum’s signing will contribute to the further strengthening of relations between the three countries - See more at: http://eu.greekreporter.com/2013/08/07/ ... zaIFk.dpuf

[miltiades]

The Times of Israel.
"Shalom said that “Israel would like to give any help needed” and added that regional water security was necessary, “even though Cyprus is not facing the same threats that Israel is facing from terrorists.”
http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-gre ... ater-deal/

"The three countries will work together to protect natural gas fields, and have launched a project to cooperate with treatment of sewage as well as recycling water for use in farming. Turkey has challenged Cyprus’s right to some of the gas fields it claims, and has even threatened military intervention."

I doubt if Turkey would even consider any military action with Israel
On our own, even with Greece or even ....Cuba, Turkey would not have hesitated to do as it likes.

[miltiades]

Israel, Cyprus and Greece working on a joint strategic plan .
http://www.israpundit.com/archives/54138

A union of this nature, reminiscent of the so-called “phantom” and comparatively short-lived Periphery Doctrine adopted by prime minister David Ben-Gurion in 1958 but collectively revived, strengthened, and upgraded in the present context, would pool the military resources of these countries under a joint leadership to be agreed upon, and would have the potential of impeding the Turkish hegemon from acting belligerently in the region. (One can see how this rejuvenated policy would work by studying Israel’s covert military agreement with a resurgent Ethiopia and in its leveraging of its knowledge-based industries with many other countries, such as Brazil, Nigeria, China, and India.) The talks currently underway in Jerusalem, Athens, and Nicosia are a favorable sign that a workable three-country strategic plan may be in the offing.

[Lordo]

you should be ashamed of having such thoughts.

[CBBB]

you should be ashamed of having such thoughts.

You just stick with the humanitarian, Erdogan, and leave us to get on with our new friends, Israel and the USA!

[Paphitis]

The Times of Israel.
"Shalom said that “Israel would like to give any help needed” and added that regional water security was necessary, “even though Cyprus is not facing the same threats that Israel is facing from terrorists.”
http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-gre ... ater-deal/

"The three countries will work together to protect natural gas fields, and have launched a project to cooperate with treatment of sewage as well as recycling water for use in farming. Turkey has challenged Cyprus’s right to some of the gas fields it claims, and has even threatened military intervention."

I doubt if Turkey would even consider any military action with Israel
On our own, even with Greece or even ....Cuba, Turkey would not have hesitated to do as it likes.

You underestimate Greece's Military Capability. Turkey has never been game enough to attack Greece. On paper, Greece is an extremely capable middle power. The IDF recognise this as well. In fact, some Israeli Military commanders stated that Greece can defeat Turkey without Israeli assistance.

Greece's problem has always been a lack of political will and this has been very costly...