Israel, on the anniversary of Turkey’s 1974 military invasion, once again emphasizes its firm support for the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, and announces its solidarity with Cyprus.

The ongoing military presence of Turkey in the north of this island, along with Ankara’s continuing efforts to change the status quo through unilateral actions, is unacceptable.

As a strategic partner and neighbor of Cyprus, Israel calls for the resumption of negotiations to reach a fair, sustainable, and enduring solution to this dispute.