Is Cyprus becoming Israel’s backyard?

Al Jazeera Tuesday 20 October 2026, 16:23 UTC 1 min read

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Is Cyprus becoming Israel's backyard? NewsFeed Is Cyprus becoming Israel’s backyard? Al Jazeera’s Nils Adler and Nida Ibrahim report on how Israeli capital, water technology, and real estate development are turning the island into a strategic and economic extension of the Israeli state.

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How French police are harnessing social media to identify looters French police are turning to social media to identify and arrest suspects linked to last weekend’s looting and unrest. Investigators are scrutinising videos posted online alongside footage from thousands of security cameras to track suspects and gather evidence. The crackdown comes as the government vows to hold those responsible for the violence and damage to shops accountable.

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Is Cyprus becoming Israel’s backyard?

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