The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-cyprus-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:49:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel-Cyprus relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-cyprus-relations/ 32 32 Greece, Israel and Cyprus to step up joint exercises in eastern Mediterranean https://www.timesofisrael.com/greece-israel-and-cyprus-to-step-up-joint-exercises-in-eastern-mediterranean/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:49:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3722583 IDF says plan will bolster regional 'stability, security and peace'; Greek official: Deal includes transfer of intel from Israel to address 'asymmetrical' and 'symmetrical' threats

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]]> Netanyahu uses summit of Israel, Greece, Cyprus leaders to send warning to Turkey https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-uses-summit-of-israel-greece-cyprus-leaders-to-send-warning-to-turkey/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:41:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3718022 Participants at trilateral Jerusalem summit agree to boost cooperation in eastern Mediterranean; PM says the three countries can defend against those trying to 'recreate empire'

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]]> Israel to dispatch aircraft to Cyprus to help battle deadly wildfire https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-dispatch-aircraft-to-cyprus-to-help-battle-deadly-wildfire/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:21:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3605416 Police say two charred bodies found after being caught in inferno Wednesday; blaze forces evacuation of 14 villages as temperatures expected to peak at 44°C

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]]> Cyprus says it was asked by Iran to convey messages to Israel; Tehran denies it https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-says-it-was-asked-by-iran-to-convey-messages-to-israel-tehran-denies-it/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 14:18:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3573974 Cypriot president says Tehran requested a line of communication with Jerusalem; Iranian Foreign Ministry says nothing sent via any third parties

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]]> Israeli and Cypriot researchers team up on extreme cave makeover for rare monk seals https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-and-cypriot-researchers-team-up-on-extreme-cave-makeover-for-rare-monk-seals/ Fri, 16 May 2025 09:09:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3548634 A rehabilitation project in northern Israel aims to provide safe and dry breeding places for the endangered marine mammals, of which only 600-700 remain in the world

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]]> Cyprus attorney general appeals acquittal of 5 Israelis in alleged rape of UK tourist https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-attorney-general-appeals-acquittal-of-5-israelis-accused-of-raping-uk-tourist/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:10:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3529050 Complainant, who said the 5 men abducted, raped her in hotel room, welcomes AG's appeal; Israelis, since returned home, unlikely to fly back for court proceedings

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]]> Cyprus takes delivery of air defense system from Israel, report says https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-takes-delivery-of-air-defense-system-from-israel-report-says/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:16:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3433260 Nicosia said installing Barak MX anti-aircraft system as it scrambles to find replacements for its Russian-made weapons amid embargo on Moscow

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]]> Cyprus nonplussed by Hezbollah threat it could be dragged into regional war https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-nonplussed-by-hezbollah-threat-it-could-be-dragged-into-regional-war/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:42:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3315592 Calling Nasrallah's comments 'not pleasant,' Cypriot president says country 'is in no way involved in war conflict' as EU decries 'any threats against our member states'

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]]> Ship with Gaza aid departs Cyprus for first time since killing of WCK aid workers https://www.timesofisrael.com/ship-with-gaza-aid-departs-cyprus-for-first-time-since-killing-of-aid-workers/ Sat, 27 Apr 2024 16:24:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3277362&preview=true&preview_id=3277362 Small cargo vessel leaves Larnaca with goods donated by the United Arab Emirates; Britain assisting in construction of American aid pier, may aid in deliveries as well

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]]> Visiting Cyprus, EU chief says pilot ship to set sail Friday on aid corridor to Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-eu-official-visits-cyprus-to-check-on-plans-to-send-gaza-aid-by-sea/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:22:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3240882 Ursula von der Leyen inspects facilities at Larnaca port, where Spanish ship carrying US-donated food supplies is waiting to make test run; Israel welcomes move

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]]> PM rejects South Africa’s claims of genocide, as Cyprus-Gaza sea corridor set to open https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-rejects-south-africas-claims-of-genocide-as-cyprus-gaza-sea-corridor-set-to-open/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 12:49:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3189991 Netanyahu says IDF acting with unprecedented 'morality' in Strip, notes Hamas would 'murder all of us if it could'; outgoing FM says humanitarian shipments can begin 'immediately'

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]]> In Cyprus, Foreign Minister Cohen backs plan to ‘fast track’ aid to Gaza via island https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-cyprus-foreign-minister-cohen-backs-plan-to-fast-track-aid-to-gaza-via-island/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:56:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3182998 Cypriots propose establishing corridor to collect, inspect and store resources in Larnaca before shipping them to Palestinian enclave

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]]> Cyprus foils alleged Iranian plot to kill Israelis, in joint operation with Mossad https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-foils-alleged-iranian-plot-to-kill-israelis-in-joint-operation-with-mossad/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:16:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3182469 Cypriot official says authorities arrested two asylum seekers from Iran who were in contact with a Revolutionary Guard operative about targeting Israeli businessmen

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]]> Cyprus prepared to ‘immediately’ ship aid to Gaza through sea corridor https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-prepared-to-immediately-ship-aid-to-gaza-through-sea-corridor/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:33:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3158667 Shipments can begin traveling from Larnaca to Gaza as soon as there is pause in fighting, as part of initiative to boost limited aid entering through Rafah crossing

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]]> Cyprus working with European, Mideast states on sea corridor to ship aid to Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-working-with-european-mideast-states-on-sea-corridor-to-ship-aid-to-gaza/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:32:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3140689 Netanyahu 'wasn't opposed' to Nicosia's proposal, which would allow continuous flow of goods from Limassol port to besieged enclave when 'humanitarian pauses' in fighting allow it

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