In June, Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah accused Cyprus of supporting Israel, prompting Cyprus to deny these claims and assert its neutrality. Following Nasrallah's death in September, Cyprus is hosting the MED 9 summit to unite EU leaders on addressing the escalating conflict and migration concerns from Lebanon and Syria. President Christodoulides emphasized Cyprus's role in humanitarian efforts, while the country faces strain from a large number of asylum seekers. The summit aims to reinforce Cyprus's position as a stabilizing force in the Mediterranean.