Cyprus and Israel had important talks. They met in Israel. They want to help their region be safe.
Cypriot Minister Vasilis Palmas met Israeli Minister Israel Katz. They talked about working together. They also talked about safety now.
Cyprus will lead the EU Council in 2026. They want to help countries work together. Cyprus wants good friends in the region. They want to be good friends with Israel. They want peace.
Cyprus is getting a new air defence system. It is called Barak MX. Israel is giving it to Cyprus. It will help stop flying threats. This will make Cyprus safer.
Minister Palmas also visited a centre in Gaza. It helps people with food and things. Cyprus is helping people in the region.
The ministers talked about safety problems. They want to make defence stronger. They must work together on threats. The defence link between Cyprus and Israel is growing. The Barak MX system is a good example. It helps Cyprus and its friends.