Cyprus

Starmer defended his decisions both to withhold initial access to bases, and then to participate in "defensive" operations against Iran, once Tehran had responded by by attacking its neighbours.

The US Secretary of State called officials from the three countries following recent attacks by Iran on their territories.

Why some societies get stronger under stress is shown in Sderot, where it has seen growth following the tragedies of the October 7 massacre.

Greece is preparing to send two frigates and two fighter jets to protect Cyprus, following the drone intrusions, a Greek defense ministry official said on Monday. 

He also noted that 300 British troops had been stationed near the military base Iran struck in Bahrain on Saturday, with some of the soldiers being "several hundred yards away."

The advisories range from warnings to diplomatic evacuations, with Dutch airline KLM announcing on Wednesday that it is suspending all flights to Tel Aviv as of March 1.

In an election year defined by contempt, I saw in a Gesher retreat in Paphos how dialogue can still hold Israeli society together.

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

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

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