https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agios-dometios-buffer-zone-crisis-sparks-secret-presidential-decisions
Decisions to be implemented if buffer zone situation not restored says President.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tunnels-under-al-shifa-hospital-built-by-israel-says-former-pm
In a recent CNN interview, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak made a startling revelation, acknowledging that Israel had played a role in constructing bunkers beneath Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital several decades ago. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-two-truck-gamble-sparks-crisis-in-gaza
Israel's decision to allow only two tanker trucks of fuel into Gaza each day for the United Nations and communication systems has raised concerns about the impact on crucial services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/solidarity-it-is-in-our-interests
During this Middle East crisis, the public debate in Cyprus surpasses the stereotypical reactions of the nation, going beyond irresponsible traders, processors, laundries, and services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-s-largest-hospital-caught-in-the-crossfire
Israel executed a targeted overnight raid on Gaza's largest medical facility, al Shifa hospital. Israeli forces asserted precision in their operation, aiming squarely at Hamas within a specific area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-expert-slams-western-governments-as-paralysed-in-gaza-crisis
A United Nations expert has accused Australia and other western governments of paralysis over the Israel-Gaza crisis, saying leaders are either “muttering inaudible words of condemnation” or staying silent in fear....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exodus-to-cyprus-as-israelis-escape-hamas-fallout
In quieter times, the four-storey building that houses the Jewish community centre in the heart of Larnaca is an oasis of peace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-s-rejection-shakes-up-gaza-crisis
Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a deal for a five-day ceasefire with Palestinian militant groups in Gaza in return for the release of some of the hostages held in the territory early in the war, according to sources familiar with the negotiations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-unveils-bold-five-stage-plan-for-gaza-s-humanitarian-lifeline
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Christodoulides, took center stage at the International Humanitarian Conference on Gaza, presenting the intricacies of the ''Amalthea'' Initiative. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-charts-humanitarian-path-for-gaza-with-us-secretary-of-state
President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, presented a detailed document outlining the steps planned by the Cypriot Authorities for providing humanitarian aid to Gaza during his meeting with US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-urges-humanitarian-pause-in-israel-hamas-conflict
President Joe Biden said he thought there should be a humanitarian “pause” in the Israel-Hamas war, after his campaign speech Wednesday evening was interrupted by a protester calling for a cease-fire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limited-exodus-as-foreigners-permitted-to-leave-gaza-for-egypt
In the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a limited agreement was reached, allowing dozens of dual passport holders and seriously injured Palestinians to leave the besieged enclave after more than three weeks of siege....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-in-nicosia-march-for-freedom-for-palestine
A protest in the heart of Nicosia saw demonstrators take to the streets with a resounding message: "Not in Our Name! Stop the Genocide! Freedom for Palestine!" ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-races-to-accommodate-migrants-at-pournara
In response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Republic of Cyprus has submitted a formal request for assistance to the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-netanyahu-called-on-eu-to-pressure-egypt-to-accept-gaza-refugees
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to convince European leaders to put pressure on Egypt to accept refugees from Gaza, according to people briefed on the discussions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-push-for-gaza-humanitarian-corridor
Nicosia is actively pursuing the creation of a humanitarian corridor to provide much-needed aid to Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict and the Israeli Defense Forces' ground operations in the Palestinian enclave.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-minister-kombos-in-ramallah-announces-economic-aid-for-palestinians
Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos visited Ramallah on Monday to address the escalating tensions in the Middle East and explore the establishment of a maritime humanitarian corridor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-mep-eleni-stavrou-visits-israel-amidst-middle-east-crisis
Eleni Stavrou, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) representing DISY, is currently on a visit to Israel, where she has been actively monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gears-up-for-potential-middle-east-evacuations-of-over-100-000-people
Cyprus is actively preparing for potential large-scale evacuations of citizens from various nationalities in the Middle East, particularly Israel, Lebanon, and the broader region, following the recent conflict outbreak in the Middle East. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-proposes-maritime-lifeline-to-gaza-in-bid-for-middle-east-peace
Cypriot President Christodoulides engaged in discussions with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, focusing on a proposal for establishing a "maritime humanitarian corridor" from Cyprus to Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-call-for-humanitarian-pauses-draws-attention-ahead-of-un-vote
European Union leaders have stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, instead appealing for humanitarian “pauses” to provide aid, as the UN warned its operations were being “paralyzed” by Israel’s bombardment of the besieged enclave....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/queen-rania-accuses-western-leaders-of-double-standard-in-gaza-conflict
Jordan’s Queen Rania has accused Western leaders of a “glaring double standard” for not condemning Israel’s killing of Palestinian civilians in its bombardment of Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-crucial-role-in-evacuating-foreigners-from-war-zones
Defense Minister Michalis Giorgalas emphasized Cyprus' strategic importance in the Middle East crisis, highlighting its role as a stable and capable partner in humanitarian operations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-s-fuel-shortage-claims-2-000-young-lives
Aid agencies are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza as doctors warn an Israeli blockade on fuel means many more vulnerable babies and wounded people in hospitals will soon die. One agency says at least 2,000 children in Gaza have been killed in the past few weeks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-military-launches-limited-raids-into-gaza-amid-rising-tensions
Israel's military has said that ground forces mounted limited raids into Gaza overnight to fight Palestinian gunmen and that air strikes were being focussed on sites where Hamas was assembling to attack any wider Israeli invasion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-nations-turn-to-cyprus-for-safe-passage-amid-middle-east-crisis
As the international community closely monitors developments in Israel and the Gaza Strip, Cyprus stands prepared to provide humanitarian assistance in this Middle East crisis. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-addresses-global-security-at-cairo-summit
This is not a regional crisis of limited concern or impact, it is fundamentally a question of international peace and security and a challenge that our global collective security system must respond to, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides told the International Peace Summit that took place Saturday in Cairo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-death-toll-surpasses-4-000-as-conflict-continues
In a harrowing revelation, Israel's military has disclosed that 20 children under the age of 18 are among 200 hostages currently being held in Gaza, following the series of attacks by Hamas on October 7th.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-admin-criticized-as-official-resigns-over-israel-policy
A veteran US state department official has quit over what he described as the Biden administration’s “intellectual bankruptcy” in sending more weapons and ammunition to Israel, as Gaza health officials said Israeli bombing had killed more than 3,700 people....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-port-welcomes-cruise-ship-carrying-foreign-nationals-escaping-israeli-war
In a historic moment at Larnaca Port, the very first cruise ship arrived, marking a significant event in the midst of the Israeli conflict....
