Northern Cyprus criticizes Greek Cypriots for turning south into military hub to serve Western interests

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar has criticized the Greek Cypriot administration for becoming a logistical base for Israel and certain Western countries, endangering the island's 50-year peace.

Sharing his assessment with Anadolu's "West's arms support to Israel" series, Tatar pointed to increased military activity by the US and UK in Southern Cyprus following Israel's attacks on Gaza on Oct. 7. He accused the Greek Cypriot administration of turning the south into a military hub serving Western interests rather than its own.

Tatar reiterated warnings about the growing military presence in Southern Cyprus, claiming that historical mistakes by the Greek Cypriot administration have made it a target for major Middle Eastern organizations.