Cyprus

Planes are preparing to leave Ben-Gurion Airport in case of missile strikes, Regev says

Israeli airlines, including El Al and Arkia, are ready to evacuate their fleets globally to avoid missile threats, according to Transportation Minister Miri Regev.

Travellers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.
Defense Minister Israel Katz and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias inspect the honour guard, prior to their meeting in Athens Greece, January 20, 2026

Iran, Turkey must forget 'dreams of empires,' Israel Katz warns at summit with Greek counterpart

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks during a ceremony at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025

FM Sa’ar holds call with EU officials to push for proscription of IRGC as terrorist organization

Israel, Greece, and Cyprus sign 2026 trilateral work plan for military cooperation, December 28, 2025.

Trilateral work plan for military cooperation between Israel, Greece, Cyprus signed - exclusive


Cyprus, Lebanon collaborate to block Syrian refugees from reaching Europe, report shows

Thousands of Syrian refugees continue to be denied safe asylum and face violations of their rights, with Human Rights Watch accusing Europe of complicity.

Syrian refugee children pose as they play near their families' residence at Al Zaatari refugee camp in the Jordanian city of Mafraq, near the border with Syria, January 30, 2016.

From Gaza to Cyprus: Lone IDF reservists heal at retreat amid war

Lone soldiers who made aliyah and served during the Iron Swords War attended a healing retreat in Cyprus as part of the Wings program, offering much-needed support and reflection.

 Cyprus lone soldier retreat.

Sweet, sweaty victory: Oliel clinches historic win against Ukraine

Yshai Oliel leads Israel to a landmark Davis Cup victory over Ukraine, breaking a 24-year losing streak.

 Yshai Oliel at the Davis Cup in Larnaca

How Ed Sheeran brought joy to wounded IDF soldiers - opinion

Israel's leading organization for terror victims and their families flew 180 wounded IDF soldiers and bereaved young adults to Ed Sheeran's Cyprus concert along with mentalist Lior Suchard.

Singer Ed Sheeran appears on NBC's "Today" show at Rockefeller Center in New York, U.S., June 6, 2023.

Turkey criticizes US-Cyprus defense agreement, citing security risks

Cyprus’ Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas and US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander signed the agreement in Nicosia.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks after a signing ceremony in Ankara, Turkey September 4, 2024.

HRW Report: Lebanon and Cyprus violating refugee rights

The report found that 15 of the 16 Syrian migrants interviewed experienced human rights abuses by Lebanese and/or Cypriot authorities while attempting to reach Europe by way of a smuggler boat.  

 Migrants stand on an iron boat near NGO Open Arms rescue boat "Astral" in international waters south of Lampedusa, in the central Mediterranean Sea, August 11, 2024.

Israel, Cyprus perform eight transplants together

A groundbreaking eight kidney transplants were performed successfully in a joint effort between Israel and Cyprus.


Caught in diplomatic crossfire, family fear for life of Jew imprisoned in Cyprus - exclusive

The family of a Jewish Turkish-Israeli imprisoned in Cyprus warns that he is in danger in exclusive interviews with The Jerusalem Post.

 Real estate developer Afik Group director Shimon Aykut.

Israel bans ova imports from northern Cyprus

Officials came to the conclusion that it was not possible to certify the quality and adequacy of the ova or verify the process of ova donation in Cyprus.

  It is important to carefully read the ingredient lists of the care products. A pregnant woman wrapped in a towel and holding cream.

Why Turkey's Erdogan threatened Israel with a proxy war - analysis

Behind The Lines: The Turkish leader sounds like, and acts like, an enemy of Israel. It is overdue that he be properly recognized as one.

 TURKEY’S PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan sounds like, and acts like, an enemy of Israel. It is overdue that he be properly recognized as one.