‘Trying to dominate’: In Cyprus, some fear Israel’s growing influence
Summary
Israel has increased its influence in Cyprus through key projects in water supply, military defense, healthcare, and energy. Many Cypriots see this as a strong security partnership against Turkey, but some worry that Cyprus is becoming too dependent on Israel for important services and resources.Key Facts
- Israel's state water company Mekorot helps supply most of Cyprus's drinking water through desalination plants.
- Israel Aerospace Industries provides new air defense systems to Cyprus.
- Israeli companies operate several hospitals and have shares in Cyprus's largest gas field.
- Cyprus relies heavily on desalinated water because its dams were only 21% full recently.
- Some Cypriots fear Israel is gaining too much control over vital systems like water and energy.
- Mekorot has been criticized internationally for its role in water management in the occupied West Bank.
- Cyprus views its ties with Israel as a way to counterbalance Turkey’s influence in the region.
- Israel's economy and military are much larger than Cyprus’s, giving it significant leverage.
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