This came after the threat of the Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah Considering Cyprus part of the war, if it continues to allow Israel to use its airports and bases for military exercises.
Cypriot government spokesman Konstantinos Litimpiotis told Cyprus Public Radio that Nasrallah’s statements were “unpleasant” and that Nicosia “will take appropriate action through diplomatic channels.”
The English-language newspaper “Cyprus Mail” quoted the spokesman’s statements, who added: “Cyprus is not involved and will not be involved in any war or conflicts, and therefore the statements made by the leader of… Hizb allah “It does not correspond to reality.”
He also repeated what President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday, when he said that Cyprus is “part of the solution and not part of the problem,” and insisted that the island is “a pillar of peace and stability in the region,” adding also that its relations with Lebanon are “excellent.”
The spokesman added that the government would not allow any country to carry out military operations on the island, but pointed out the “privacy” of the presence British rules In Cyprus, which he said “has a different situation.”
For his part, Cypriot Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis said that the measures taken by his ministry on issues such as terrorism “are evaluated and updated daily.”
He said: “It is clear and understandable that the statements made by Nasrallah are also evaluated and the measures taken are updated daily, according to the information available to us.”
For his part, retired Lieutenant General Ioannis Baltzots warned that Cyprus should “always be concerned and take appropriate measures”, given the fact that Hezbollah has “strong military and weapons systems”, which means that in theory it can strike Cyprus.
He said: “I consider this threat as a warning. All of this started from the developments in Gaza and the decision taken by the Israeli government, that after the completion of… agitation“You will go to Hezbollah.”
He pointed out that Hezbollah was placed in the north Israel Under fire since the beginning of violence in Gaza last October, which resulted in deaths on both sides and the displacement of nearly 200,000 people.
He said: “Let us be disciplined and take precautions, but since Nasrallah is a rational leader he will not take things to the extreme. Striking Cyprus is like striking Western powers. It is something he wants to avoid.”
The Cypriot president commented on the threat made by Nasrallah to his country, saying that Cyprus “is not involved in any military conflicts.”
According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, quoted by the Cyprus Mail, Christodoulides said:
- Cyprus It is not involved in any military conflicts, and considers itself part of the solution, not the problem.
- Nicosia’s role is as a “humanitarian aid” agency.
- Our humanitarian corridor (special In GazaA testimony to our commitment to peace and stability.
- We have open diplomatic channels with the Lebanese and Iranian governments, and we will address the matter (Nasrallah’s statements) through these channels.
- Statements Nasrallah “Worrying.”
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