Cyprus ramping up pressure on Tel Aviv while eyeing Israel’s Merkava tanks for its army - report...

Defense and security | Aug 13, 2026, 4:41 PM

Cyprus is increasing pressure on Israel while seeking to purchase Merkava tanks for its army, according to a report in Phileleftheros.

Opinions within the Israeli government remain divided over whether to approve the tank sale to Cyprus.

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