On June 19, Cyprus received a warning from Hezbollah’s strongman, Hassan Nasrallah, that it would be targeted if it assisted Israel in attacking Lebanon. Israel’s foreign minister has stated that an announcement regarding Israel’s impending entry into the war is forthcoming, and the army has authorized an offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
This occurred following the publication of video by Hezbollah that it said was captured by one of its drones over the Israeli city of Haifa, demonstrating its capacity to sneak deeply into Israeli territory and implying a danger.
Does Cyprus support Israel’s invasion of Lebanon?
Cyprus has historically permitted Israel to conduct air drills over its airspace, but never during an actual battle, and it doesn’t appear like Cyprus will start doing so now. Cyprus declared that it would stay neutral and stay out of any war following Nasrallah’s threat. According to Salamey, “it strengthens Hezbollah’s deterrent posture and contributes to a wider international refrain from endorsing possible Israeli military actions.”
What actions by Hezbollah might concern Cyprus?
“I believe opposition politicians in Cyprus have previously protested about this, highlighting the policy’s dangers to the country’s economy and security in allowing its territory to be used in a conflict,” Saad continued. Other observers doubt Hezbollah’s ability to strike Cyprus because of the potential regional ramifications.
“To be honest, aside from disruption and clandestine operations, I’m not sure what they can do. Hezbollah is aware that attacking Cyprus will enlist the support of the EU and NATO, according to Maha Yahya, the head of the research tank Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center.
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