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Aykut's Transfer to Israel Within the Week, According to Israeli Media

Published February 15, 2026, 17:17
Aykut's Transfer to Israel Within the Week, According to Israeli Media

Israeli media reports that the transfer of Simon Aykut to Israel to serve the remainder of his sentence is expected to be completed within the week. The Republic of Cyprus is obliged to comply with the transfer agreement, as stated by the Minister of Justice. Aykut was sentenced to five years in prison for developing and selling property on land displaced from Greek Cypriots in the occupied territories. The transfer will be made under the Council of Europe Convention. His family claims he is facing serious health problems and is requesting his immediate return for medical care.