(Reuters) Israel helped Cyprus foil an Iranian-ordered attack against Israelis and Jews on the island, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Sunday. Israel is "troubled" by Iranian use of Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus "both for terrorism objectives and as an operational and transit area." Earlier Sunday, the Kathimerini Cyprus newspaper reported authorities had detained two Iranians suspected of planning attacks on Israeli citizens living in Cyprus. They had crossed into southern Cyprus to gather intelligence on potential Israeli targets. Cyprus is a popular holiday and investment destination for thousands of Israelis.
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