https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-plan-would-split-gaza-in-two-redrawing-the-map-after-two-years-of-war
The United States is floating a plan to redraw the map of Gaza, carving the war-battered enclave into two distinct zones, one under Israeli and international military control, and another left to the Palestinians along the coast, according to U.S. military documents obtained by The Guardian....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pompeo-to-kathimerini-cyprus-must-stand-firm-with-the-west
In a wide-ranging interview, former U.S. Secretary of State and current Executive Chairman of Impact, Mike Pompeo, spoke about the importance of Western unity, the evolving geopolitical balance in Ukraine and the Middle East, the challenge posed by China, and Cyprus’ role in an increasingly complex global landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turning-cyprus-geographic-position-from-a-curse-into-a-blessing
President Nikos Christodoulides opened the second day of the annual Cyprus Summit of The Economist with a speech laying out a bold vision for his country: transforming Cyprus’ location from a historic vulnerability into a strategic advantage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-journalist-detained-in-u-s-after-criticizing-israel-a-warning-for-travelers
British journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi was detained by U.S. immigration authorities at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday, a move that has sent shockwaves through Britain’s Muslim community and beyond....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-war-isn-t-televised
If the goal of the October 7, 2023, attack, as I personally believe, was to prevent regional cooperation and achieve an Arab coalition under a new jihad, the result has been a complete failure. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/hollywood-cheap-scary-and-tasteless
From Panayiotou’s clownish party announcement to Trump’s Hollywood-style peace show in Sharm El-Sheikh, politics reached peak circus last week in Cyprus and beyond....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wants-in-on-gaza-rebuild-local-companies-await-clarity
Cyprus’ plan to get involved in rebuilding the war-torn Gaza Strip is still in its early stages, with the government signaling its intention to include Cypriot companies in the massive international reconstruction effort, but without a concrete framework yet in place....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-years-first-hostages-finally-come-home
After two years of relentless war, a rare moment of relief arrived Monday as Hamas released seven Israeli hostages into Red Cross custody, the first freed under a fragile ceasefire deal that could signal the beginning of the end to the conflict in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-and-el-sisi-to-lead-gaza-peace-summit-in-egypt-greece-and-cyprus-among-invited-nations
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to co-chair an international peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-announces-breakthrough-gaza-cease-fire-deal-between-israel-and-hamas
President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of what he called his Gaza peace deal, marking a potential turning point in the two-year conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/october-7th-an-open-wound-in-every-home
October 7th, 2023 was meant to be a sacred holiday, filled with music, laughter, and joy. But as the sun rose that Saturday morning, Hamas terrorists invaded Nahal Oz. In mere moments, three generations of one family were wiped out by vicious terrorists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hamas-accepts-trump-s-gaza-peace-plan-israel-freezes-offensive
Hamas said Friday it has accepted the framework of a U.S. peace proposal presented by President Donald Trump and is ready to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, prompting Israel to freeze its military campaign in the Gaza Strip....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-accused-of-roughing-up-peaceful-gaza-solidarity-protest-in-nicosia-video
What began as a peaceful show of solidarity outside Cyprus’ Foreign Ministry turned chaotic Thursday night, after demonstrators say police officers sprayed and beat them without provocation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-flare-at-rally-backing-global-sumud-flotilla
Protesters gathered outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia on Thursday late afternoon to show support for the Global Sumud Flotilla. The demonstration started off peacefully but tensions briefly flared when a commotion broke out between citizens and police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-photojournalist-yahia-barzaq-killed-in-gaza-airstrike
Yahia Barzaq, a Cypriot-born photojournalist who spent his career documenting life in Gaza, was killed Tuesday night in an Israeli airstrike, according to Turkish Cypriot media and his employer, TRT World....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-navy-seizes-gaza-aid-flotilla-arrests-greta-thunberg
The Israeli navy intercepted several boats carrying aid to Gaza overnight, arresting dozens of activists on board, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The move triggered a wave of protests and condemnation from governments worldwide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-urges-turkey-to-end-occupation-and-promises-island-reunification-at-un-general-assembly
President Nicos Christodoulides called on Turkey on Wednesday to take “responsible” steps toward ending its occupation of northern Cyprus and achieving reunification, speaking to the 80th United Nations General Assembly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-statement-equating-palestinians-with-israel-draws-ambassador-s-rebuke
Palestinian Ambassador to Cyprus condemned a DISY announcement, saying it “equates the struggling Palestinian people with a state which, along with its prime minister and ministers, is internationally accused of genocide and war crimes.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/genocide
''Some of the strongest members of the EU choose to remain silent while seeing emaciated children, a truly horrific human abuse, caused by humans.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-calls-anti-gaza-war-graffiti-hate-speech-orders-them-erased
Cyprus’ government is under fire after instructing municipalities to remove graffiti and slogans criticizing the war in Gaza, labeling them as hate speech....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-canada-australia-recognize-palestine-shaking-up-western-diplomacy
The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have officially recognized Palestine as a state, following in the footsteps of countries across the Global South. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palestinian-state-in-limbo-as-un-report-accuses-israel-of-genocide
The prospect of an independent Palestinian state is under severe strain as Israel continues military operations in Gaza, a UN report alleges constitute genocide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arab-leaders-condemn-israel-s-gaza-war-but-stop-short-at-words
Arab leaders met in Doha this week and spoke out strongly against Israel’s war in Gaza. But while their words were sharp, their actions, or lack of them, are raising eyebrows....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/idf-pushes-deeper-into-gaza-as-eu-moves-to-curb-ties-with-israel
Israel’s military on Wednesday released images of its soldiers and tanks pushing deep into Gaza City, in what it called one of its most extensive ground operations since the war began....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-orders-full-scale-invasion-of-gaza-city
Israeli forces stormed into Gaza City overnight in the biggest ground assault of the war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-calls-in-influencers-as-israel-faces-global-backlash-over-gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Tuesday that Israel risks economic and diplomatic isolation over international criticism of its military actions in Gaza and called for a major investment in media and social media influence campaigns to protect the country’s reputation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-chief-calls-for-unity-pledges-sanctions-on-israeli-officials-and-new-aid-plan-for-gaza
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a package of measures responding to the Gaza crisis, including suspending funding to Israel, preparing targeted sanctions and creating a new Donors’ Group for Palestine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-nobel-peace-prize-for-donald-trump
Donald Trump should be given the Nobel Peace Prize - but not quite yet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-gaza-tensions-escalate-as-netanyahu-urges-gazans-to-‘leave-now
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged residents of Gaza City to “leave now” on Saturday, hours after Israel announced it would intensify airstrikes on the Palestinian territory, as a deadly shooting in Jerusalem left six people dead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/famine-settler-violence-and-apartheid
Mr. Anolik’s article is a characteristic example of reality reversal: it silences the crimes documented daily by international organizations and attempts to present the occupying power as a “victim,” while in practice it acts as the perpetrator....
