Election posters, mass tourism and property: Israel’s footprint in Cyprus
Summary
Israeli tourism, property purchases and political activity in Cyprus have increased, drawing attention from residents and analysts. Data cited in the article show rising Israeli investment and travel, while local sources describe a growing Israeli community and new political ties.Key Facts
- Israelis made nearly 600,000 trips to Cyprus in 2025, more than twice the number in 2022, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service.
- In August, Israelis accounted for nearly one in four tourists arriving in Cyprus, a 28.4 percent increase from August 2025, according to the article's cited statistics.
- Israeli buyers made 850 property purchases in Larnaca district in the 12 months to September 2025, more than buyers of any other foreign nationality, according to Cyprus Ministry of Interior data.
- The Central Bank of Cyprus reported that Israeli investment rose more than sixfold from 2017 to 2024, reaching 5.1 billion euros.
- Israel's embassy in Nicosia estimated that 15,000 to 20,000 Israelis consider Cyprus home, while the 2021 census recorded slightly more than 1,000 Israelis living in or registered on the island.
- In October, six Cypriot lawmakers formed a pro-Israel caucus, according to The Jerusalem Post.
- A billboard near Larnaca airport promoted Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot ahead of Israel's October 27 election.
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