Akrotiri and Dhekelia are British, not American, although American units are based there. More pertinently though, they're not part of the country of Cyprus. They're British overseas territories on the same island.
Because it's a list of "bases owned or used by the United States Armed Forces". But that doesn't change the fact that, as I said in my other comment, those bases are not in the country of Cyprus
I have to admit I thought RAF Akrotiri was an American base within the British one. By checking it out, you were correct to mention the term "used". And I was wrong.
Also, I think what you mentioned earlier is the key element:
American units are based there
Right, but... still not in Cyprus. And this entire thread started off as a question about why Hezbollah would view Cyprus as a target
why Hezbollah would view Cyprus as a target
Actually, according to Reuters "Nasrallah also threatened Cyprus - the EU member state in closest proximity to Lebanon, with which it has cordial relations - accusing it of allowing Israel to use its airports and bases for military exercises."
In the threat local airports were mentioned, not only military bases
If you take a look at the wiki page of RAF Akrotiri they talk about several incidents in support of Israel, starting in the 1970's. For incidents that specifically involved Lebanon, the answer would be in the sections: 2000s–2010s and Controversies.
It could also be hint for other military bases in area, willing to have similar approach
RAF Akrotiri is not in the country of Cyprus, it does not explain why Cyprus the country would be a target
Oops I forgot this one
Cyprus is not a colony. Not anymore. It's a country that chooses to have these bases there, and they have to take responsibility for their choices.
jesus fucking christ the land that RAF Akrotiri is on is not and has never been part of the political entity that Hezbollah is issuing threats to here. It is not leased from the Cypriot government. There is no arrangement allowing Britain to run a base on Cypriot land. It is just not Cypriot land. You are doing the equivalent of blaming Morocco for something Spain does in Melilla, or blaming Spain for something Britain does in Gibraltar.
It is not leased from the Cypriot government.
Who said anything about a lease?
How about you actually explain your thought process here rather than just continuing to leave sarcastic implications everywhere. Why, exactly, do you think that the country Cyprus is responsible for RAF Akrotiri?
Why, exactly, do you think that the country Cyprus is responsible for RAF Akrotiri?
Decolonization processes are difficult. For Cyprus this process started in 1959, if I remember correctly. Within these processes having governments that are in favor of western imperialism does not help towards the ousting western military bases. I'm not saying no genuine effort too place during all these decades. Also, many people have been out on the streets for this, but among Cypriots in reality there is no consensus on the matter since many want to keep all ties with the UK.
[Edit: I have not mentioned how much UK does not want to leave those military bases since it was not part of the question]
You said something about "choosing". Cyprus never chose to have the base there, the British chose to keep some land for themselves when they gave Cyprus independence.
They have, at least according to the
List of American military installations - wiki
I suppose the above could also be a reply for Billy@lemmy.dbzer0.com.
Akrotiri and Dhekelia are British, not American, although American units are based there. More pertinently though, they're not part of the country of Cyprus. They're British overseas territories on the same island.
I mean.. It's even in the name there. RAF is Royal Air Force.
Sure, that's the name. Still, this doesn't explain why RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus is on the List of American military installations in wiki
Because it's a list of "bases owned or used by the United States Armed Forces". But that doesn't change the fact that, as I said in my other comment, those bases are not in the country of Cyprus
I have to admit I thought RAF Akrotiri was an American base within the British one. By checking it out, you were correct to mention the term "used". And I was wrong.
Also, I think what you mentioned earlier is the key element:
Right, but... still not in Cyprus. And this entire thread started off as a question about why Hezbollah would view Cyprus as a target
Actually, according to Reuters "Nasrallah also threatened Cyprus - the EU member state in closest proximity to Lebanon, with which it has cordial relations - accusing it of allowing Israel to use its airports and bases for military exercises."
In the threat local airports were mentioned, not only military bases
If you take a look at the wiki page of RAF Akrotiri they talk about several incidents in support of Israel, starting in the 1970's. For incidents that specifically involved Lebanon, the answer would be in the sections: 2000s–2010s and Controversies.
It could also be hint for other military bases in area, willing to have similar approach
RAF Akrotiri is not in the country of Cyprus, it does not explain why Cyprus the country would be a target
Oops I forgot this one
jesus fucking christ the land that RAF Akrotiri is on is not and has never been part of the political entity that Hezbollah is issuing threats to here. It is not leased from the Cypriot government. There is no arrangement allowing Britain to run a base on Cypriot land. It is just not Cypriot land. You are doing the equivalent of blaming Morocco for something Spain does in Melilla, or blaming Spain for something Britain does in Gibraltar.
Who said anything about a lease?
How about you actually explain your thought process here rather than just continuing to leave sarcastic implications everywhere. Why, exactly, do you think that the country Cyprus is responsible for RAF Akrotiri?
Decolonization processes are difficult. For Cyprus this process started in 1959, if I remember correctly. Within these processes having governments that are in favor of western imperialism does not help towards the ousting western military bases. I'm not saying no genuine effort too place during all these decades. Also, many people have been out on the streets for this, but among Cypriots in reality there is no consensus on the matter since many want to keep all ties with the UK.
[Edit: I have not mentioned how much UK does not want to leave those military bases since it was not part of the question]
You said something about "choosing". Cyprus never chose to have the base there, the British chose to keep some land for themselves when they gave Cyprus independence.