Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hastened to exploit the arrest of a Lebanese in Cyprus accusing Hezbollah and Iran of plotting to attack its citizens in Cyprus

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hastened to exploit the arrest of a Lebanese in Cyprus accusing Hezbollah and Iran of plotting to attack its citizens in Cyprus.

Media reported that the Cypriot police arrested a young Lebanese suspected of plotting to target Israeli interests in the island. He was detained after tracking the movement of Israeli tourists on the island, according to some reports, but has not been charged with any crime.

In a statement, Netanyahu called the incident "the attempted terrorist attack by Hezbollah against an Israeli target in Cyprus". He accused Iran also of overall responsibility. "This terror is conducted under Iran's auspices. It is part of the Iranian plan," Netanyahu said.