Cyprus Condemns UK After Drone Attack on RAF Base Linked to Gaza Flights

Middle Eastern outlets focus on Cyprus’s anger at the UK and the link between the base’s Gaza role and the attack. They stress that the RAF base launched surveillance flights over Gaza and that Cypriot officials feel London exposed the island to retaliation without enough protection. They also highlight reports that Hezbollah is likely behind the strike, tying it to the wider Israel–Hezbollah confrontation.

• •Middle Eastern coverage notes that Cyprus condemned the UK after the RAF base used for Gaza spy flights was hit by a drone.
• •Reports from this block say Cypriot sources consider Hezbollah the most likely group behind the Akrotiri attack.
• •Outlets in this block argue that the base’s role in Gaza operations has made Cyprus a target for Iran-aligned groups.
• •France’s plan to send anti-drone systems to what they call Greek-administered Cyprus is presented as part of wider Western support for Israel-related operations.
• •Commentary from this region stresses that local Cypriot discontent with the UK is growing because of the perceived security risk from the base.