Cyprus under Siege? How Israeli Land Buys Spark Fears of a New Nakba

*Cyprus under Siege? How Israeli Land Buys Spark Fears of a New Nakba*

Amid the 12-day war between Israel and Iran—at a time when Iran had gained the upper hand on the battlefield—reports emerged of Israelis fleeing by night to Cyprus.

Due to exit restrictions and closed air routes, many Israelis reportedly escaped by paying hefty sums to board private yachts and sail to Cyprus.

During this time, social media users mocked the situation by joking about the so-called “Promised Land.”

But now, the latest editorial by Yedioth Ahronoth reveals that these memes weren’t entirely jokes.

According to the report, there’s been an unprecedented spike in Israeli purchases of real estate and property in Cyprus—triggering public anger and fear on the island.

The secretary general of Cyprus’s leftist AKEL party issued a dramatic warning during a heated press conference, especially about property acquisitions near strategic areas.

The people of Cyprus are well aware of the history of Palestine’s occupation—and they know it all began with “simple” land purchases.

Now, with rising tensions and the possibility of prolonged wars in the occupied territories, many fear that Cyprus could become a backup promised land for the occupiers of Palestinian homes.