The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israelis-in-cyprus/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:04:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israelis in Cyprus | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israelis-in-cyprus/ 32 32 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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]]> DNA evidence in Cyprus gang rape trial said thrown out over police procedures https://www.timesofisrael.com/dna-evidence-in-cyprus-gang-rape-trial-said-thrown-out-over-police-procedures/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:37:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3212693 Local report says evidence connected to 2 of 5 Israeli suspects not admissible, hearings will now be based on witness and victim testimonies

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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 arrests 2 Iranian nationals over suspected plot to attack Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-arrests-2-iranian-nationals-over-suspected-plot-to-attack-israelis/ Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:08:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3174802 Prime Minister's Office says Mossad worked with Cypriots to foil attempt; target said to be Israeli businessman; detainees are reportedly political refugees with ties to IRGC

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]]> Pipe bomb explodes near Israeli embassy in Cyprus, no injuries; 4 Syrians arrested https://www.timesofisrael.com/pipe-bomb-explodes-near-israeli-embassy-in-cyprus-no-injuries-4-syrians-arrested/ Sat, 21 Oct 2023 13:14:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3130673 Two knives and hammer found inside vehicle of suspects ranging in ages from 17 to 21; they face multiple charges including attempted destruction of property using explosives

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]]> Couch-surfers, Philosophy, and Cyprus - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/couch-surfers-philosophy-and-cyprus/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:34:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=2844502 Don't get me wrong, I love Israel. But maybe I could live a more comfortable, less expensive, more balanced life just a one-hour flight away in Cyprus.

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]]> UK woman’s Cyprus gang rape claim against Israelis heads to European Court – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-womans-cyprus-gang-rape-claim-against-israelis-heads-to-european-court-report/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:22:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2780581 Attorney says petition aims to prove miscarriage of justice by Cypriot authorities, which he said failed to live up to their obligations under EU law

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]]> Cyprus police to reexamine UK woman’s gang rape claim against Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-police-to-reexamine-uk-womans-gang-rape-claim-against-israelis/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:49:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2695043 Decision comes after Supreme Court cleared woman of falsely claiming she was raped by 12 Israeli tourists in the resort town of Ayia Napa in 2019

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]]> Top Cyprus court acquits UK woman of making false rape claim against Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-cyprus-court-acquits-uk-woman-of-making-false-rape-claim-against-israelis/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:26:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2693505 Woman maintains she was raped by up to 12 Israelis in resort of Ayia Napa in July 2019; lawyer for woman hails 'watershed moment'

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]]> Israel said to alert embassies worldwide of possible Iran threats https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-to-alert-embassies-worldwide-of-possible-iran-threats/ Wed, 06 Oct 2021 22:11:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2627776&preview=true&preview_id=2627776 Warning comes after apparent thwarted attack on Israeli businesspeople in Cyprus, which Jerusalem blames on Tehran

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]]> Cyprus said to suspect Azeri man of terror in alleged plot against Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-said-to-suspect-azeri-man-of-terror-in-alleged-plot-against-israelis/ Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:01:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2627488&preview=true&preview_id=2627488 During court hearing in which suspect is remanded for six more days, police reportedly reveal their suspicions; Cypriot authorities said to rebuff claims of Iranian involvement

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]]> Cyprus authorities said to believe Iran not behind plot to kill Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-authorities-said-to-believe-iran-not-behind-plot-to-kill-israelis/ Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:00:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2627260&preview=true&preview_id=2627260 Local media outlet reports the alleged hired killer wanted to target Teddy Sagi's employees, not the Israeli billionaire himself

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]]> Azerbaijani hitman said at center of Iran plot to attack Israelis in Cyprus https://www.timesofisrael.com/azerbaijani-hitman-said-at-center-of-iran-plot-to-attack-israelis-in-cyprus/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:53:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2626435&preview=true&preview_id=2626435 Suspect reportedly crossed from Turkish side of island on bike and was casing out Israeli businessmen; was arrested by anti-terror unit while in possession of gun and silencer

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]]> Failed Cyprus assassination seen as Iranian revenge plot — TV https://www.timesofisrael.com/failed-cyprus-assassination-seen-as-iranian-revenge-plot-tv/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 20:12:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2626380&preview=true&preview_id=2626380 Foiled attack against Israeli targets could have been retaliation for killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh or for Mossad operation linked to Ron Arad, reports say

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]]> Israel says ‘Iranian terror’ targeted Israeli businesspeople in Cyprus https://www.timesofisrael.com/pms-office-says-iranian-terror-targeted-israeli-businesspeople-in-cyprus/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:28:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2626021&preview=true&preview_id=2626021 PM, defense minister accuse Tehran of foiled assassination attempt last week against gambling mogul Teddy Sagi; Tehran denies involvement; hired gun said arrested

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