Hulusi Akar makes threatening statements regarding Cyprus

Hulusi Akar, head of the Turkish Parliament's Defence Committee and former Defence Minister, made public statements on social media targeting Greek Cypriots. On April 7, 2026, he posted a message warning that for those dreaming of Easter in the Turkish Cypriot homeland, it would be their last. The post was accompanied by the song 'Tanri’nin Ordusu' by Ali Kinik. This follows earlier comments on April 2, 2026, where Akar asserted that Cyprus is not a Greek island and that the existence of two sovereign, equal states on the island is inevitable. He further emphasized the Turkish military presence in the region and stressed that the security of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus remains a priority for Turkey. Akar has reiterated that no concessions would be made in the Eastern Mediterranean. These remarks have reignited regional diplomatic tensions regarding the Cyprus problem.