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Pro-Israel group in Greek Cypriot administration draws AKEL backlash
The launch of a local branch of the Israel Allies Foundation, known for its pro-Israel activities, in the Greek Cypriot administration on the initiative of six lawmakers has sparked a political row. AKEL accused the lawmakers of turning parliament into an Israeli lobby and criticized the government for backing the group.
The establishment of a local branch of the Israel Allies Foundation, known for its pro-Israel activities, in the Greek Cypriot administration has sparked a dispute among political parties.
Six lawmakers from the center-right DISY, the centrist DIKO and the nationalist ELAM announced earlier this week that they had set up the foundation’s local branch. Two weeks ago, the same parties also set up a Greek Cypriot branch of the Transatlantic Friends of Israel network.
AKEL reacts to the initiative in parliament
The main opposition party AKEL described the initiatives as “extremely provocative” and claimed they were “unprecedented” in the history of parliament. The party accused the lawmakers who joined the group of turning parliament into a lobby for Israel.
AKEL also claimed that the American Jewish Committee, the founder of the Transatlantic Friends of Israel network, was campaigning to block resolutions it sees as anti-Israel and to abolish United Nations mechanisms.
Emphasis on Palestine and Gaza
Noting that Israel’s occupation and settlement activities in Palestinian territories were continuing, AKEL referred to the conclusion of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry in September 2025 that genocide had been committed in Gaza.
The party also noted that some of Israel’s traditional Western allies had begun imposing sanctions on Israeli government officials and taking steps targeting illegal settlements.
Criticism of government support for the group
AKEL also targeted the government of Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides, basing its criticism on the participation of cabinet members in the group’s founding and on Christodoulides’ acceptance of the group’s leadership.
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