Israeli Defense Ministry Director General Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Baram called for a broader regional framework to contain Iran, linking India, the United Arab Emirates, Greece and Cyprus. Speaking Wednesday at the Herzliya Conference at Reichman University, Baram also urged expanded military capabilities and a new US-Israel security memorandum based on shared interests and values.
The proposal builds on Israel’s growing ties with Greece and Cyprus, including military exercises, meetings and defense exports. Greek media reported that Athens is advancing approval for a €3 billion deal for Israeli-made air-defense systems under its planned Achilles Shield, including Rafael’s Spyder and David’s Sling systems and IAI’s Barak MX.
Baram said Iran’s growing military capabilities have created a shared interest in wider cooperation, while stressing that countries’ priorities must be understood. The analysis notes that Abraham Accords-related forums emphasize stability, integration and peace rather than a military alliance. It also says Gulf states and India are reluctant to enter conflicts, while Greece and Cyprus may show greater interest in defense cooperation due to concerns about Turkey.
ইরানকে নিয়ন্ত্রণে রাখতে গ্রিস, সাইপ্রাস ও ভারতের সঙ্গে সম্পর্কের সমন্বয়ে একটি আঞ্চলিক জোট গড়ে তোলার উদ্যোগ নেওয়া উচিত ইসরাইলের। বুধবার রাইখম্যান ইউনিভার্সিটিতে অনুষ্ঠিত হার্জলিয়া সম্মেলনে ইসরাইলের প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়ের মহাপরিচালক মেজর জেনারেল (অব.)
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