Colonial Outcasts Eastern Mediterranean Showdown: Why is Israel Suddenly Interested in "Liberating’ Cyprus?"
Aug 8, 2025
In this discussion, Elena Zanofantos, a Cypriot geopolitical analyst, delves into the rising tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. She highlights Israel’s strategic interest in Cyprus amidst its confrontations with Turkey, revealing historical ties and implications for regional power dynamics. The conversation covers Turkey’s military strength and independence from NATO, while examining Israel’s investments in Cyprus and their effect on local politics. Zanofantos connects these elements to colonial legacies and the ongoing geopolitical shifts, illuminating Cyprus's role as a critical battleground.
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Israeli Land Grab In Cyprus
- Thousands of Israeli buyers have surged into Southern Cyprus, creating gated communities and buying strategic land parcels.
- Golden-visa purchases push locals out and normalize a de facto Israeli presence on the island.
Zionist Plans For Cyprus Pre-WWII
- Zionist planners eyed Cyprus long before 1948 and proposed mass settlement schemes as early as 1939.
- Historical plans aimed to relocate existing inhabitants and test Jewish settlements during 1939–1945.
Water And Resource Control Strategy
- Elena says Israeli corporations are positioned to control Cyprus's water supply, repeating a regional resource-control pattern.
- Controlling water is framed as a strategic lever for economic and political dominance.