Cypriot parliamentarians establish cooperation group with Israel Allies Foundation

On the morning of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, a delegation from the international Israel Allies Foundation (IAF), led by president Josh Reinstein, met with President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia. The meeting was attended by a newly formed parliamentary group consisting of six members from the Democratic Rally (DISY), the National Popular Front (ELAM), and the Democratic Party (DIKO).

The parliamentary group includes Sotiris Ioannou and Marios Pelekanos from ELAM, as well as Chrysis Pantelidis and Andreas Apostolou from DIKO. The primary objective of this new caucus is to advance parliamentary diplomacy and strengthen the strategic alliance between Cyprus and Israel. According to the participants, the initiative aims to foster cooperation across multiple sectors to address regional challenges, promote shared geopolitical interests, and ensure stability among the nations of the Eastern Mediterranean, including Greece.

This development follows broader efforts to align the strategic interests of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel. The initiative is expected to facilitate closer collaboration on key regional policy issues, serving as a formal platform for ongoing diplomatic engagement between the Cypriot parliament and the IAF.