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Cyprus is increasingly involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict, with the British base at Akrotiri reportedly serving as a transit point for weapons deliveries to Israel, according to Jeremy Corbyn, former UK Labour leader and co-founder of Your Party.
Corbyn made the remarks in a message to the European Parliament’s Left Group during their ongoing “Study Days” in Cyprus, calling for urgent answers about the island’s role in the conflict. “The British base at Akrotiri is being used as an intermediary for arms deliveries to Israel, and Cyprus is becoming more involved in the conflict,” Corbyn said. He added that full support is needed for the Palestinian people to live freely, for an end to the Israeli occupation, and for recognition of the violence against Palestinians as genocide.
The former MP also used his address to highlight broader concerns across Europe. He pointed to the growing social inequalities fueled by austerity and free-market policies, attacks on welfare systems, and the rise of far-right movements. “We face very serious issues that require discussion, from the social and economic impact of these policies to the surge in racism and extremism,” he said.
Corbyn further criticized the European Union’s military spending under Ursula von der Leyen, citing a “war economy” that benefits arms industries and fuels ongoing conflicts. “We need to examine the issues of war and peace across the continent and take a strong stance against racism in all its forms,” he said.
The message comes as the European Left Group holds a series of events in Cyprus to study and debate pressing social, economic, and geopolitical issues, including the island’s role in regional conflicts and Europe’s broader military and economic policies.
