In 1960, at the time of Cyprus’ independence from British rule, the Muslim population in Cyprus primarily consisted of Turkish Cypriots, who were predominantly Sunni Muslims. The exact population figures can vary depending on the source, but Turkish Cypriots made up around 18% of the total population of Cyprus at that time. The majority of the population were Greek Cypriots, who were predominantly Greek Orthodox Christians.
Turkey invaded Cyprus in 1974 for several reasons, primarily to protect the Turkish Cypriot minority population and to assert its influence in the region.
Ethnic tensions: Cyprus had been experiencing inter-communal tensions between the Greek Cypriots, who formed the majority, and the Turkish Cypriots, who were the minority. These tensions dated back to the island’s independence from British rule in 1960.
Coup d’état: In July 1974, a coup d’état was orchestrated by Greek Cypriot nationalists, backed by the military junta in Greece, aimed at overthrowing the government of Cyprus President Archbishop Makarios and annexing the island to Greece (known as “Enosis”). This event posed a significant threat to the Turkish Cypriot population.
Guarantor powers: Turkey, along with Greece and the United Kingdom, were designated as guarantor powers of Cyprus under the Treaty of Guarantee signed in 1960. The treaty granted these powers the right to intervene militarily to restore the status quo in the event of a threat to the island’s independence or its constitutional order.
Protection of Turkish Cypriots: Turkey saw the invasion as necessary to protect the Turkish Cypriot population from potential violence and persecution in the aftermath of the coup.
Geostrategic interests: The geopolitical significance of Cyprus, situated in the Eastern Mediterranean, also played a role. Control over Cyprus provided Turkey with strategic advantages in the region, particularly in terms of security and access to maritime resources.
The invasion led to the division of the island, with the northern part being occupied by Turkish forces and subsequently declaring independence as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, recognized only by Turkey. The southern part remained under the control of the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus, predominantly inhabited by Greek Cypriots.
During the Six-Day War, which took place from June 5 to June 10, 1967, Israel was attacked by a coalition of Arab states. The main countries involved in the attacks against Israel were:
Egypt: Led by President Gamal Abdel Nasser, Egypt mobilized its military forces in the Sinai Peninsula and blockaded the Straits of Tiran, cutting off Israel’s access to the Red Sea.
Syria: Syria deployed its military forces to the Golan Heights, a strategic plateau overlooking northern Israel, with the intention of capturing Israeli territory.
Jordan: Jordan, then known as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, positioned its army in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and it joined the conflict by shelling Israeli civilian areas.
Additionally, Iraq and Lebanon provided some support to the Arab coalition, mainly through air support and limited military actions.
Israel launched preemptive strikes against these Arab nations, resulting in a swift and decisive victory for Israel. The war concluded with Israel significantly expanding its territory, including capturing the Sinai Peninsula and Gaza Strip from Egypt, the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria.
Nagorno-Karabakh is a region in the South Caucasus, historically inhabited mainly by ethnic Armenians but located within the internationally recognized borders of Azerbaijan.
In 1988, the region’s ethnic Armenian majority sought independence from Azerbaijan, leading to a war between Armenia and Azerbaijan that lasted until 1994. The war resulted in a ceasefire brokered by Russia, but the conflict remained unresolved, with Nagorno-Karabakh effectively functioning as a self-declared independent state, supported by Armenia but unrecognized internationally.
The recent escalation occurred in September 2020, when Azerbaijan launched a military offensive to retake control of the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The conflict lasted for 44 days and resulted in significant casualties and displacement on both sides. Azerbaijan, with the support of Turkey, made significant territorial gains, including capturing key strategic areas and towns within Nagorno-Karabakh.
Legally speaking Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, the West Bank and East Jerusalem, Golan Heights is belongs to Israel, Terrorists attacked them and lost it and no one has right to claim it.
But Arab and Islamic countries still not able to digest the truth, now in the name of Palestine they are financing and supporting HAMAS/ISIS/Hezebollha/Houthi to trouble Israel. If Turkey invade and occupy Cyprus that’s ignored becuase Cypritos are not kidnapping, Bombing, killing any Turk Muslims in the northern Cyprus, nor anyone financing them, UN is also silent.
Israel is not occupied Gaza, or west bank its they lost. if Muslims want land back. then same to be asked to Turkey to return Cyprus, Irian Jaya, West Papua from Indonesia, Tibet from China, Nagorno-Karabakh from Azerbaijan.
FREE PALESTINE is Islamic Propaganda to trouble Israel.
The oldest known reference to Israel is found in an Egyptian inscription known as the Merneptah Stele. This stele dates back to around 1207 BCE and was erected by Pharaoh Merneptah, who was the son of Ramses II. The inscription describes military campaigns undertaken by Merneptah, including his victory over various peoples in the Levant. One line of the inscription mentions “Israel,” indicating the presence of a group or entity by that name in the region during that time period. This makes the Merneptah Stele the earliest known reference to Israel in historical records.
Ancient Egypt: The earliest known reference to a region corresponding to modern-day Palestine comes from ancient Egyptian sources. The Merneptah Stele, dated to around 1207 BCE, mentions a group of people called the “Peleset” as part of the enemies subdued by Pharaoh Merneptah. Some scholars suggest that the Peleset may refer to the Philistines, an ancient people who inhabited parts of the southern coastal region of the Levant.
Ancient Assyria: Assyrian sources from the 9th to 7th centuries BCE refer to the region of Palestine as part of their conquests and campaigns. These records mention various cities and regions within Palestine, such as Samaria and Judah.
Ancient Greece and Rome: The term “Palestine” became more commonly used during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Greek historians such as Herodotus and later writers like Strabo and Pliny the Elder refer to the region as “Palestine” or “Palaistinê.” The name was derived from the Philistines, who were one of the ancient peoples inhabiting the coastal area.
Biblical References: The Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) frequently mentions the land of “Canaan,” which encompasses much of the territory later known as Palestine. The Bible also refers to the region as the “land of Israel” and the “Promised Land.”
and None of above historical reference mention about Muslims in Palestine than Jews/Israelites. Muslim settlement in Palestine began with the Islamic conquests of the 7th century CE. After the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE, Muslim armies rapidly expanded the territory of the nascent Islamic Caliphate, which included the Levant region, where Palestine is located.
The Muslim conquest of Palestine occurred in the mid-7th century during the Rashidun Caliphate, the period of the first four caliphs, which lasted from 632 to 661 CE. In 637 CE, Muslim forces led by the second caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab, captured Jerusalem from the Byzantine Empire. The conquest of Jerusalem marked the beginning of Muslim rule in Palestine.
Following the conquest, Muslims established settlements and communities throughout the region, and Jerusalem became an important religious and cultural center in the Islamic world. Over time, Palestine became an integral part of various Islamic empires and dynasties, including the Umayyad Caliphate, Abbasid Caliphate, Ayyubid dynasty, Mamluk Sultanate, and Ottoman Empire.
THIS IS REAL HISTROY MUSLIM LOVE TO IGNORE TO PROMOTE HATRED TOWARDS JEWS.