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Britain's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus hit overnight by drone, causing minor damage

"I want to be clear: Our country does not participate in any way and does not intend to be part of any military operation," Christodoulides said in a statement.

The entrance of RAF Akrotiri, a British sovereign base in Cyprus, which was hit by an unmanned drone overnight, causing limited damage, Cyprus March 2, 2026.
Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey and Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel appear on the BBC's programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg in London, Britain, March 1, 2026.

Iran launched missiles at Cyprus, threatening thousands of British troops stationed there

In this handout photo obtained from the US Defence Department, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sail in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 6, 2026.

Countries issue Middle East travel advisories amid rising US-Iran tensions

Participants at the Gesher Syms Leadership Institute retreat in Paphos, Cyprus.

Israel is sliding into tribal politics, and we’re letting it happen - opinion


Grapevine, February 13, 2026: An anti-aggression alliance

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Prof. Ofer Merin, IFCJ President Yael Eckstein, and Prof. Jonathan HaLevy.

Israeli, Greek, Cypriot, US gov't officials gather in Knesset as Turkish threat rises

The meeting, held in cooperation with the Middle East Forum, discussed several regional developments and urged greater cooperation against the Turkish threat.

MKs Alon Schuster and Ohad Tal, Middle East Forum’s Alex Selsky and Greg Roman, INSS senior reaserch fellow Galia Lindenstrauss, entrepreneur Yehonatan Adiri, security expert Yossi Kuperwasser, and strategic advisor Liane Polak-David host “The 3+1 Framework” security meeting on February 10, 2026.

How Cyprus quietly became Israel’s favorite island escape across the Mediterranean

“Israelis have discovered that Cypriots remain genuine friends, regardless of circumstances," said Louisa Varaclas, director of the Israel Office at the Cyprus Tourism Ministry.

A MEDITERRANEAN view from the roof top bar of NYX Limassol.

Former IDF officer says key to AI is still 'person behind the algorithm' at Cybertech conference

Speaking at Cybertech in Tel Aviv, Kogan Ehrlich debated with other former Unit 8200 officials about what people should focus on learning, such as "knowing a lot or knowing how to learn fast."

 UNIT 8200 soldiers in action – working with data.

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.

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

Jerusalem is on high alert for a variety of imminent threat scenarios, the defense minister stressed, in a clear reference to the stand-off with Iran.

Defense Minister Israel Katz and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias inspect the honour guard, prior to their meeting in Athens Greece, January 20, 2026

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

“Today, the Revolutionary Guards are leading the repression and massacre of Iran's citizens,” Sa’ar said, emphasizing the IRGC’s role in “the spread of terror and instability in the Middle East."

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

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

The force would not be a permanent standing unit but one that could be deployed quickly in times of crisis on land, at sea, or in the air.

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

Turkey's Erdogan denounces Israel-Greece-Cyprus trilateral summit, affirms support for Gaza

Turkish President Erdogan denounces the Israel-Greece-Cyprus meeting and vows Turkey will not allow violations of its rights in the Mediterranean, while continuing to support Gaza.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pictured in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, December 12, 2025; illustrative.

Egypt, Turkey move in step as Washington, Jerusalem pull apart - analysis

Regional coordination between Cairo and Ankara accelerates amid growing differences between the US and Israel over Turkey’s role after the Israel-Hamas War.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty leave after a press conference in Ankara, Turkey, November 12, 2025.