The Republic of Cyprus has not only backed “Israel” militarily and in intelligence operations but has also played a key role in facilitating plans to displace Palestinians, particularly from Gaza.

Israeli intelligence reports have recently begun to speak of growing rifts between the head of Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and government institutions, particularly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In a cryptic decision with multiple implications, Saudi Arabia has announced the appointment of a “non-resident ambassador” to the Palestinian territories for the first time.