Kombos: we are worried about an escalation in Lebanon

Hezbollah’s threats are not in touch with reality as Cyprus’ role in Gaza is strictly humanitarian, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos stressed on Wednesday in a press conference with US ambassador Julie Fisher.

Nonetheless, the minister conceded he is exceedingly concerned over the risk of an escalation in the region, particularly with Lebanon.

Kombos and Fisher were discussing the latest aid shipment departing to Gaza, as well as the threats by Hezbollah’s leader that it would consider Cyprus “a part of the war”.