31.07.2025 19:59
Claims that Israel is preparing to invade the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus have emerged like a bombshell. It has been reported that Israel is working on a joint emergency plan with Greece and the Greek Cypriot Administration. Responding to these claims directly, the President of the TRNC, Ersin Tatar, stated, "The Turkish Armed Forces are the guarantee of stability here. Turkey is our state and our guarantor."
According to an analysis published in Israel's Israel Hayom newspaper, claims have emerged that Israel is preparing to invade the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
The report states that Israel currently has no direct intervention plan for the TRNC, but is working on a joint emergency plan with Greece and the Greek Cypriot Administration in case threats in the region reach a critical level. This plan, named "Poseidon," aims to prevent military reinforcements from Turkey to the TRNC, neutralize air defense systems in the TRNC, and target intelligence and command centers. It was expressed that the name of the plan is inspired by Poseidon, the sea god in Greek mythology, symbolizing maritime dominance and destructive impact. Following these claims, TRNC President Ersin Tatar responded to the allegations in an interview on CNN Türk.
A STRIKING RESPONSE TO ISRAEL
Highlighting the Greek side's relations with Israel, TRNC President Ersin Tatar stated, "The Turkish Armed Forces are the guarantee of stability here. We defend the existence of two separate peoples and two separate democracies, not only for our own people, the Turkish Cypriots, but for the whole world. This place is very close, just 100 km away from Israel. The Greek side supports its presence here by providing logistical and all kinds of support through various relations and agreements with Israel. There are two British bases and ports in the south. England also has various collaborations with the USA. Their aim is to use this place for all the turmoil in the Middle East and for Israel to maintain its activities. In recent years, especially with the Israel-Gaza conflicts, this situation has become more evident," he said.
"THE HEART OF THE BLUE HOMELAND IS THE TRNC"
Stating that the TRNC is the heart of the Blue Homeland, TRNC leader Tatar said, "The Republic of Turkey has managed its foreign policy very well. From this perspective, under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, this balance has been maintained within all these balances. Both the policy against terrorism, the policy regarding Syria, and the stability here for 51 years are very important. This place is the TRNC, the heart of the Blue Homeland." he expressed.
"TURKEY HAS 2 COMMANDERS HERE"
Tatar, who said Turkey is our state, stated, "We are in very close relations with Turkey. Especially during my presidency, we continue to maintain all kinds of cooperation. We are not wrong; Turkey is our state and our guarantor. We receive all kinds of logistical support from Turkey. There is an appointed commander from Turkey's Coast Guard and Naval Forces. The Republic of Turkey and the TRNC together defend our rights and laws. The TRNC is in constant communication with Ankara. I consult everything with the Republic of Turkey," he said.