Cyprus

Israeli sets sail from Cyprus with wife, arrested over what was found in bag

An 18-round magazine and a walkie-talkie were found in his bag. He claimed the equipment was given to him during military service and that he had forgotten to remove it.

The Israeli man who was arrested had planned to sail with his wife on a cruise ship. Limassol, Cyprus.
Police officers at Ben-Gurion Airport

Two-year-old found safe after climbing onto unattended baggage conveyor belt at Ben-Gurion Airport

Artifacts seized by authorities from Matthew Winberg of Miramar Beach, Flordia, November 11, 2026.

Florida man forfeits ancient Torah scrolls, cuneiform tablets in US antiquities smuggling probe

The gas platform for Leviathan, Israel's largest gas field is seen from a helicopter near Haifa bay, northern Israel, August 1, 2023

Egypt looks to Cyprus to ease gas shortage, but Israeli imports remain vital to its economy


Libya's HoR ratifying Turkey maritime deal 'very troubling' for Israeli security, expert to 'Post'

While Lerman said he was unsure what prompted HoR to approve the long-delayed agreement, he warned it could threaten Israel’s ability to develop underwater infrastructure connections.

Lawmakers in Libya's House of Representatives, Benghazi, October 2026; illustrative.

Hadassah inaugurates Cyprus medical center, plans hospital near Nicosia

The Limassol facility opened with specialist consultations, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation, as Hadassah outlined plans for a hospital near the Cypriot capital.

A CT scanner at Hadassah Medical Center in Limassol, Cyprus.

Israel Allies Foundation launches parliamentary caucuses in Greece, Cyprus to build trilateral ties

The new caucuses aim to build on the existing trilateral partnership between Israel, Greece, and Cyprus, with a particular focus on security challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Members of the Israel Allies Foundation delegation and Cypriot representatives gather in Nicosia for the launch of the Cyprus Israel Allies Caucus at the House of Representatives, October 13, 2026.

Cyprus promises: 'We will ensure Maccabi Tel Aviv matches occur without incidents'

Cyprus's minister explains approving Maccabi Tel Aviv's request: "An opportunity to prove we are a hub of stability." How will the Turkish rivals be handled?

The Yellow-and-Blue will relocate to Cyprus.

Maccabi EuroLeague home games approved in Cyprus

Spyros Kyprianou Center in Limassol to host yellow-and-blue if EuroLeague denies Israel return. Tight security planned, especially for Turkish teams.

Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball fans.

Two Israelis arrested in Cyprus after over 27 kg. of ketamine, other drugs found in apartment

A court on Thursday morning ordered that the two be remanded for eight days for investigative purposes. Their defense attorneys did not object to the police request.

Drugs found with an Israeli couple in Cyprus.

Turkey's maritime corridor in Libya threatens Israel's Mediterranean shipping - analysis

The agreement creates an artificial corridor stretching from Turkey's coast to Libya's, while completely disregarding the chain of Greek islands between them, including Crete and Rhodes.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Libya's internationally recognised Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj in Istanbul, Turkey, November 27, 2019. Picture taken November 27, 2019

Maccabi Tel Aviv considers venue change: Cyprus has advantages, focus remains on Israel return

Maccabi Tel Aviv considers moving games to Cyprus from Belgrade, as team prepares for ASVEL clash with Theis and Brissett returning to roster.

Waiting for an update. Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

The election will decide whether Jerusalem becomes Ankara - opinion

On those terms, Palestinian statehood is the only coherent end state that preserves Israel as Jewish, democratic, secure, and sovereign without permanent rule over another people. 

Relations between Turkey and Israel (illustrative)

Israel's diplomatic isolation prevents proper recognition for its military achievements - analysis

Israel should be in a completely different position by now. The IDF's achievements over three years of war have been remarkable. But they should have been taken to the next level.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, in Jerusalem, September 23, 2026