Elul 10, 5778, 8/21/2018
 Cyprus, Greece and Israel aim for gas pipeline deal this year3 Mediterranean nations seek to reach energy agreement soon. US destroyer nears Syria as Trump promises forceful responseUSS Donald Cook leaves Cyprus port, could now launch Tomahawk cruise missiles against Syrian targets if ordered. Organ trafficking suspect to face Cyprus extradition hearingCyprus court orders extradition of organ-trafficking suspect to begin late in February. Cyprus denies bail for Israeli organ trafficking suspectCyprus orders organ trafficking mastermind to remain in custody until extradition process begins next month. Kosovo requests extradition of Israeli 'organ trafficker'Kosova requests Cyprus extradite Israeli suspected of organizing organ trafficking gang. Syrian baby to undergo operation in IsraelCyprus, Israel, work together to fly two-day-old son of Syrian refugees living in Cyprus to Israel for complex heart surgery. Watch: IDF forces 'capture' CyprusIDF conducts 'unusual' major joint training exercise with Cypriot army forces. Four-way agreement to build gas pipeline signedCyprus, Greece, Italy and Israel sign memorandum of understanding to build major gas pipeline. Turks celebrate 1964 napalm bombing of CyprusCyprus is Turkish, after all. Turks can do whatever they want there. They can even celebrate dropping napalm on Greeks and slaughtering them. Watch: Israeli commandos train in Cyprus500 IDF special forces soldiers conduct joint training exercises with air units, local army units in Cyprus. EU nations, Israel eye world's longest undersea gas pipelineMediterranean, European countries see new gas pipeline as way to boost cooperation and boost supply.'Cyprus deal could speed up Turkey energy project'New ambassador to Turkey says sending gas via Cyprus would speed Israel-Turkey gas project. 'We have initiated a tradition of cooperation and friendship'Knesset Speaker holds trilateral meeting with parliamentary leaders of Greece and Cyprus. Agreement reached on regional cooperation. Free speech in Turkey? As long as you are willing to bear the resultsTurkish fashion designer beaten by mob, arrested by police over social media posts. Israel, Greece and Cyprus agree to cooperate on wildfiresIsrael, Greece and Cyprus have agreed to fight wildfires together, as well as cooperating on natural gas production. 'My baby is alive thanks to Israel'British couple living Cyprus make horrifying discovery, rush to Israel to save 3-week old baby. Liberman hails 'best chapter' ever of Israel-Cyprus relations"Despite all political problems and security problems in our region, we are two small democracies and very, very reliable friends." Israel and Cyprus to increase cooperationNetanyahu meets Cypriot President and the two agree to increase cooperation in the fight against terror and natural gas infrastructures. Israel sends firefighting planes to help douse Cyprus blazeNetanyahu orders firefighting planes to assist, following request from Cypriot government. Cyprus approves extradition of EgyptAir hijackerCyprus says it approved a request from Cairo to extradite the man accused of hijacking an EgyptAir plane last week. Egyptian hijacker bragged about killing IDF soldiersSeif Eldin Mustafa, who hijacked plane to Cyprus, used to brag about killing 3 IDF soldiers and fanatically supported PLO, ex-wife claims.Egypt asks Cyprus to extradite plane hijackerEgypt asks Cyprus to extradite the man who hijacked an EgyptAir flight in order to meet his ex-wife.Egyptian plane hijacker arrested with no casualtiesMan with explosive vest hijacks EgyptAir plane, takes it to Cyprus in effort to reunite with ex-wife. Police arrest hijacker, no one harmed. Ya'alon warns: Iran operating 'sleeper cells' in EuropeIn Cyprus, Defense Minister warns that Iran is building an international terror network and plans attacks on the United States and Europe. Israel, Cyprus and Greece forge ahead with Europe gas pipelineCyprus and Greece emerging as key allies, as Israel looks towards potentially lucrative pipeline - Turkey, or no Turkey. PA Sources: Cyprus Initiating Resumption of Peace TalksCyprus pushing an initiative to revive the peace process between the PA and Israel, say Palestinian sources. Netanyahu Warns Cyprus: Iran's Hezbollah Threatens EuropeWhile on official visit to Cyprus where Hezbollah attack was recently thwarted, PM notes group's network 'in every country in Europe.' Cyprus Sentences Hezbollah Member to 6 YearsLebanese man given six years in jail by a Cyprus court after 8.2 tons of potential bomb-making material were found in his home.Cyprus to Try Hezbollah Member on Terror ChargesLebanese-Canadian to stand trial in Cyprus on terror charges, after fertilizer that can be used for bomb making was found in his home. Cyprus: We Thwarted a Hezbollah Plot to Attack IsraelisCypriot Foreign Ministry says his country believes it foiled a Hezbollah plot to attack Israelis or Jews on the island. Netanyahu: If Iran Wins, the World LosesNetanyahu meets with Cypriot President Anastasiades and stresses it's not too late to change deal on Iran's nuclear program for the better. Cyprus: Lebanese Man Arrested for Anti-Israel Terror PlotSuspect may have had Hezbollah links, and may be connected to the terror group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Israeli-Greek-Cypriot Alliance Challenges Turkey in the MedEconomic issues in Athens and partnerships to extract natural gas keep far-left Greek gov't away from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Syrian Refugees Plot Cyprus Escape as Camp ClosesAs refugee camp in Cyprus closes, hundreds of Syrian refugees attempt to make their way to Europe. Israeli Tourists Helping to Boost Cyprus' EconomyThe number of people visiting Cyprus rose 1.5 percent in 2014, thanks largely to tourists from Russia and Israel. Turkish Cyprus FM to Israel: Don't Get InvolvedThe Foreign Minister of 'Turkish Cyprus' called on Israel not to support development of gas projects with the 'real' Cyprus.Israel Urges Turkey to Respect Cyprus's Right to EnergyLiberman joins forces with Cyprus's foreign ministry to dissuade Turkey from drilling near Israeli gas pool ahead of negotiations for deal. Israel and Cyprus Launch Joint Operation for Missing PlaneIsrael and Cyprus launch joint search and rescue operation after small Cypriot plane en route to Beirut, Lebanon, disappears. Great Concern in Cyprus over ISIS Advances in LebanonCyprus FM says terrorist groups on the shores of the Mediterranean would create an 'immediate danger' to the safety of Cyprus." Cyprus Suspends Peace Talks with Turkey over 'Aggressive' MovesDanger of conflagration as Turkish frigate violates Cyprus’ southern waters, Cyprus accuses Turkey of provocation. Turkish Warship in Cyprus Zone Sends Tensions SoaringTurkey is sending a seismographic vessel to explore areas in the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone. Turkey Refuses to Pay Cyprus CompensationEven as it demands compensation from Israel over death of violent activists, Turkey refuses European court order to pay for invasion. Israelis Suspected of Trying to Buy Crude from Libyan RebelsTwo Israelis questioned in Cyprus in connection with an an oil tanker loaded from a rebel-held port in Libya. Judge Calls On Govt. To Adopt Levy Report ImmediatelyUri Shtruzman insists only 'politics' preventing annexation of Judea and Samaria, says no legal basis for 'occupation' claim. Jordan, Israel Strike Natural Gas DealAmman the first to sign natural gas import agreement with Israel after Egyptian pipeline becomes too unreliable.Cyprus Peace Talks Could Bring Gas Export Boon for IsraelOpening of Cypriot pipeline could grant Israel a valuable route to deliver newly-discovered natural gas deposits to Turkey and Europe. Turkey-Cyprus Clash Shows Israel 'Defender of NATO'Turkey forces Norwegian ship out of Cypriot waters. Analyst says 'Israel is now heart of NATO's southeastern flank.' A Southern Strategy in the Eastern MediterraneanThe U.S., Israel, Greece, and Cyprus can enhance cooperation. The U.S. should leverage its growing and warming military ties with both Israel and Greece to repel Russia’s growing influence in the littoral states. Dept. Foreign Minister Tells EU Envoy to End 'Double-Standards'In meeting with EU Ambassador, Elkin gives documents showing PA incitement and EU hypocrisy in different conflict zones. Earthquake Shakes Northern IsraelEarthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale shakes Cyprus; quake felt as far east as the Haifa area. Cypriot Minister: Gas Reserves Lower but SubstantialGas reserves off Cyprus are nearly a third less than initially estimated but remain "substantial," says the country's energy minister. Syrian Warplanes Test British Air Defenses in CyprusRAF Typhoon fighters recently won a mid-air showdown with two Syrian warplanes heading towards Britain’s base in Cyprus. Report: British Warplanes in Cyprus Preparing for Syria StrikeBritish airplanes and military transporters have begun arriving at an airbase in Cyprus, according to a report by the Guardian.Analyst: Mideast Gas a Chance for U.S. to Break with TurkeyThe natural gas fields in the Mediterranean provide the United States with an opportunity to break with Turkey, according to Seth Cropsey.Cyprus Inks Gas Deal with US-Israel Noble Energy GroupCyprus has signed a deal with the US-Israeli Noble Energy firm to build a liquified natural gas plant to exploit its untapped reserves.Lebanon Claims its Own Big Offshore Gas FindLebanese Energy Minister Gebran Bassil said that the country had “at least” 30 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of gas off its shoresPM: We Will Always Be a Friend to CyprusPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu promised that Israel would continue to maintain good ties with Cyprus |
