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Israeli Media: Simon Aykut's Transfer to Israel Expected This Week

Published February 15, 2026, 17:20
Israeli Media: Simon Aykut's Transfer to Israel Expected This Week

Israeli media reports indicate that the transfer of Israeli citizen Simon Aykut to Israel to serve the remainder of his sentence is expected to be completed within the week. This transfer will be based on an agreement between Cyprus and Israel, and no objections were raised at the latest Cypriot Cabinet meeting. Aykut was sentenced to five years in prison for developing and selling properties on land belonging to displaced Greek Cypriots in the occupied territories, and was arrested while crossing the Agios Dometios checkpoint. His family claims he is facing serious health problems and requests his immediate return for medical care, however Israel is obligated to ensure the serving of the sentence in accordance with the Council of Europe Convention.