Israeli Man Seeks Asylum Citing Persecution by Authorities
January 3, 2026
A 36-year-old Israeli, Daniel Yehonatan Zarvg, is seeking asylum in Cyprus, claiming that he is maliciously persecuted by the Israeli authorities. He asserts that he is charged with crimes he did not commit and has suffered abuse and torture in Israeli prisons. His asylum request was recently denied, prompting him to file an appeal in the International Protection Court. Zarvg states that his life is at risk and he needs protection. The case has political implications and has drawn significant media attention.