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Saturday, October 21, 2023
Explosive device said to go off near Israeli embassy in Cyprus, no injuries
An explosive device went off overnight near the Israeli Embassy in Nicosia, Cyprus, causing no injuries, local media reports.
According to the reports, the homemade device did not cause significant damage.
Police have detained four people, of Syrian origin, on suspicion of involvement in the incident, the reports say.
There is no immediate confirmation from the Foreign Ministry.
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