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Cyprus arrests Hamas member over suspected plot to attack Israeli and Jewish sites in Europe

The man was suspected of transporting 300 rounds of live ammunition to other individuals also suspected of being Hamas members for the purpose of preparing for “Hamas assassination attacks on Israeli or Jewish institutions in Germany and Europe.”

Cyprus arrests 2 Iranian nationals over suspected plot to attack Israeli and Jewish targets

According to the statement, Cypriot security forces uncovered and thwarted the plot in early November, in collaboration with the Mossad.

Cyprus thwarts Iranian attack targeting Jews and Israelis

A terror attack targeting Jews and Israelis was thwarted in Cyprus. According to the reports, the planned attack was believed to be linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Cyprus, New Zealand to boycott Durban IV conference due to antisemitic stance

Cyprus and New Zealand will not take part in this month’s event marking 20 years since the World Conference Against Racism in Durban, which was marked with antisemitism and anti-Israel statements.

Cyprus adopts IHRA working definition of antisemitism

Cyprus has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism.

Holocaust survivors detained in Cyprus remembered

Cyprus' Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides unveiled a memorial at a Cypriot Army...
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