Due to the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) deployed special units to Cyprus that could evacuate German citizens if necessary. The newspaper writes about this Photographquoting sources in law enforcement.
According to the information obtained by the publication’s sources in the security forces, members of the special forces command were sent to Cyprus. Military equipment was also delivered there. Additionally, combat swimmer units were redeployed to the island. The newspaper cited fears that the conflict in the Middle East could expand and require the evacuation of Germans from Lebanon as the main reason for the transfer.
Also in Cyprus are forces of GSG 9, a German police unit specializing in rescuing hostages. According to German officials, the German Armed Forces are preparing for various scenarios for the development of events in the Middle East.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announcedthat the country is at war.