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- 1 2 "Elaborate surveillance operation raises concerns about broader Hezbollah attacks". The Washington Post. 26 February 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Man detained in Cyprus was planning attack on Israeli targets for Hezbollah". Haaretz. 14 July 2012.
- ↑ "Israel PM accuses Hezbollah of Cyprus attack plot". Reuters. 15 July 2012.
- 1 2 "Cyprus convicts Hezbollah operative". The Washington Post. 21 March 2013.
- 1 2 "Cyprus jails Hezbollah man for plot to kill Israelis". The Jerusalem Post. 28 March 2013.
