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Cyprus Says Gaza‑Bound Flotilla Never Entered Its Waters

Cyprus’ Joint Rescue Coordination Center said no international flotilla bound for Gaza has entered the territorial waters of the Republic of Cyprus. It said the center has not received any…

Cyprus Takes Part as Observer in Peace Council Meeting

Cyprus participated as an observer in a meeting of the Peace Council, represented by Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos. Fourteen other European Union member states also took part in the session.…

Palestinian embassy in Cyprus condemns Israeli government decisions on West Bank

The Palestinian embassy in Cyprus has condemned recent decisions announced by the Israeli government regarding the occupied West Bank, describing them as a dangerous escalation of what it called an…

Christodoulides says Peace Council in Washington is significant

President Nikos Christodoulides described Cyprus’ invitation to attend the upcoming Peace Council in Washington as particularly significant. The Republic of Cyprus will participate as an observer at the meeting on…

Fatah Sets May Date for First General Conference Since 2016

Fatah’s Revolutionary Council says the movement will hold its eighth general conference on May 14, its first since 2016. The council called the gathering both an organizational requirement and a…

Gaza Conditions Remain Dire Months After Ceasefire, Aid Groups Warn

Humanitarian conditions in Gaza have improved slightly since the October ceasefire but remain severe as winter weather, limited aid access and widespread war damage continue to strain civilians, aid agencies…

Istanbul Rally to Deliver ‘Gaza Message’ on Jan. 1, Organizers Say

Istanbul will host a large pro‑Palestinian rally on the morning of Jan. 1, with organizers saying the event aims to send a “message to the world” about Gaza. The demonstration,…

Egypt Marks 100th ‘Zad Al‑Izza’ Aid Convoy to Gaza, Red Crescent Says

The Egyptian Red Crescent has dispatched its 100th “Zad al‑Izza” aid convoy to Gaza, marking 150 consecutive days of relief operations since the initiative began on July 27. Amal Imam,…

Cyprus sends new aid shipment to Gaza via maritime corridor

Cyprus said Saturday it has dispatched a new shipment of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip as part of ongoing international relief efforts. The government said 44 containers carrying about…

Turkey intelligence chief meets Hamas negotiator on Gaza cease-fire

Turkey’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin met Saturday in Istanbul with Hamas Political Bureau member and chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya to discuss implementation of the Gaza cease-fire agreement, the state-run Anadolu…

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