Greece

‘Silenced No More’:

Israel exposes Hamas sexual atrocities in Greece

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel presents comprehensive report on Hamas sexual crimes to Greek counterpart Alexandra Papadopoulou in Athens.

'Likelihood of escalation'

Israel issues warning over pro-flotilla protest in Athens

Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism issues a warning regarding a scheduled protest in Greece tonight - calling for the release of two activists from the "Global Sumud" flotilla; risk level assessed as high.

Sa'ar

Flotilla participants to be sent to Greece

Foreign Minister announces that the participants in the Gaza flotilla which was intercepted last night will not be detained in Israel but will be offloaded at a Greek beach.

New flotilla en route towards Gaza

Gaza-bound flotilla estimated to include 100 vessels, including from Turkey and Greece.

Defense Min.

$750 Million deal to sell rocket artillery system to Greece

In landmark deal, Israel MOD to supply advanced Elbit Systems PULS rocket artillery system to Greece.

In first:

Poland repatriates objects stolen from Jews during Holocaust

Poland returns 91 Jewish objects to Greece, decades after they were stolen by the Nazis.

'Greek Watergate':

Former senior intelligence officer sentenced to eight years

Four senior members of the Intellexa group, including two Israelis, were sentenced to prison in the espionage case that shook Greece.

Greek airspace closed, causing delays at Ben Gurion Airport

The Airports Authority reports the closure of Greek airspace until 4 PM - and delays at Ben Gurion Airport as a result

IDF signs trilateral cooperation plan with Greece and Cyprus

IDF signs trilateral military cooperation plan with Greece and Cyprus, including joint exercises, training, and strategic dialogue, with the goal of enhancing stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Netanyahu:

'Those thinking to re-establish their rule over us - forget it'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made a joint statement of cooperation this evening in the face of Turkish aggression.

Rabbi Yitzchok Hutner zts"l on Hanukkah:

The effects of the Jews' confrontation with Ancient Greece

Rav Yitzchok Hutner's thoughts on the significance of the Maccabees' victory over the Greeks: 'The rekindling of the Temple Menorah on Hanukkah represents a new era of Torah transmission.'

Israelis attacked in Crete by pro-Palestinians

Passengers on a Mano Shipping cruise were attacked while disembarking for a tour on the beach. The assailants provoked the Israelis, pushing them violently and spitting on them.

Cyprus and Israel:

Medical cooperation gives Linoy a new lease on life

After complex international cooperation resulted in an urgent liver transplant for 32-year-old Linoy Amsalem, who suffered from advanced cirrhosis, she hopes to fulfill her dream of becoming a mother.

Greek airline announces new Israel-Athens route

Sky Express launches new route connecting Tel Aviv and Athens, offers connections to various locations in Europe - but no free checked baggage.

IAF conducts joint exercise with Hellenic Air Force

The two air forces conducted aerial refueling drills involving dozens of Greek fighter jets

Greece on alert

Greece on alert as Israeli cruise ship approaches

Greek authorities have announced heightened security measures at the ports of Patras and Katakolo ahead of the arrival of the Israeli cruise ship Crown Iris. The decision follows violent anti-Israel protests that took place over the summer targeting Israeli tourists.

Greece, Italy urge Gaza flotilla to halt

Greece and Italy urged the Global Sumud Flotilla to halt its Gaza mission, backing US President Trump’s peace initiative and calling for safe, coordinated delivery of aid.

Athens

Israeli tourist's ear bitten off in antisemitic attack

Israeli couple accosted and attacked by Syrian national shouting pro-Hamas slogans in latest act of antisemitic violence in Greece. Attacker bites off part of husband's ear.

Greece:

Israeli teens attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters

Israeli teens were attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters who chased them out of a local pub.

Due to Palestinian protest

Israeli passengers barred from disembarking on Greek island

A protest of about 150 Palestinian Arabs forced 2,000 Israeli cruise passengers to remain on ship while docked at the island of Syros for safety considerations.

Israeli tourist falls to death at Greek hotel

The woman fell from the fifth-floor balcony of a local hotel in Loutraki while her partner was with her.

Hero soldier drowns during Greece vacation

Erez Halfon, a reservist and resident of Tel Aviv, drowned in a diving accident while on vacation in Greece. Halfon, a soldier in the elite unit Sayeret Egoz, participated in Operation Protective Edge and rescued civilians on October 7.

Athens kosher eatery vandalized in anti-Israel attack

Israeli-owned kosher restaurant in Athens vandalized by masked individuals with anti-Israel graffiti Police are investigating the incident.

Tragedy in Crete

Body of Israeli author found in the sea

Michal Peleg, a 65-year-old Israeli author who lived in Crete, was found dead off the coast of the Greek island, days after being reported missing.

Greece:

Four charged with racial violence for confrontation with Israelis

Four Greek citizens have been charged with 'racially motivated violence' following an incident in Athens involving a group of Israeli tourists.

Mediterranean tremors rock Israel again

In second time in just over a week, powerful earthquake originating near Crete is felt across Israel, sending tremors through the region but causing no reported injuries or damage.

Epicenter in Greece

4.6-magnitude earthquake felt across Israel

Residents report earthquake across the country, including in Haifa, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The epicenter of the quake is likely Crete, Greece.

Greece:

Israeli collapses and dies during Passover vacation

A man in his 70s, vacationing with his family in Crete for Passover, collapses and is pronounced dead at the scene. His body will be transferred to Athens and then flown to Israel.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Greek PM

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met this evening in Jerusalem with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

President Herzog hosts Greek Prime Minister

President Isaac Herzog today, Sunday, met with Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

Sa'ar:

Int'l community must ensure Lebanese army stronger than Hezbollah

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar attends trilateral summit with Greece and Cyprus, stressing Israel's position on conflicts with Iran-backed enemies and urging international community to take action.

One suspect caught

Israelis attacked in Athens after speaking Hebrew

Two Israeli citizens stabbed in well-known shopping district in central Athens. One of the attackers, originally from the Gaza Strip, was apprehended, while the second escaped.

Stan Polovets on the Genesis Prize:

Celebrating Jewish Excellence and Philanthropic Impact

Stan Polovets highlights the Genesis Prize's role in celebrating Jewish excellence and driving global impact through innovative philanthropy.

Report:

Greece in talks to buy artillery systems from Israel

Greece is in advanced negotiations to purchase 36 PULS rocket artillery systems from Israel, two officials say. The proposed deal is valued at €600–€700 million.

Thessaloniki breaks ground on new Holocaust museum

The new museum will span 9,000 feet and eight floors, and will tell the story of over 2,300 years of Greek Jewish history.

Oil spill prevented

Tanker struck by Houthis successfully towed to secure area

Salvagers successfully tow the Greek-flagged Sounion that had been ablaze following attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis moving at a slow pace

Greek military source says the towing of the Sounion tanker, that was struck by Yemen's Houthi rebels last month, is progressing slowly.

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis begins

Greek defense ministry source says an operation to tow the Sounion tanker, which was struck by Yemen's Houthi rebels in August, is ongoing.

Greece to tow oil tanker that was attacked by Houthis

Greece's coastguard will soon begin towing the Sounion oil tanker that was abandoned near Yemen after it was struck by Houthi rebels.

Cyprus and Turkey mark 50 years of occupation

The Greek Prime Minister visited Cyprus to mark 50 years of occupation of part of the country by Turkey, while Turkish President Erdogan visited the occupied area.

Greece:

7 arrested over attacks against Israeli-owned hotel and synagogue

Greece's anti-terrorism police arrest seven people over arson attacks against Israeli-owned hotel and a synagogue in central Athens in May.

Greece:

Clashes during anti-Israel march in Athens

Greek police clash with protesters after pro-Palestinian Arab march to Israeli embassy in Athens. Three people detained.

Erdogan boasts:

'More than 1,000 Hamas members are treated in Turkey'

Turkish President criticizes Greek PM for referring to Hamas as a terrorist organization, says more than 1,000 members of the group are treated in hospitals across Turkey.

Greek Prime Minister:

'Israel can count on our support and our help'

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with his Israeli counterpart in Jerusalem.

PM Netanyahu:

'European leaders unwavering in support for Israel'

PM Netanyahu speaks with leaders of Germany, France, and Greece, thanks them for 'unswerving support' for Israel.

Israeli & Greek PMs meet, discuss expansion of Abraham Accords

PM Netanyahu meets with Greek PM Mitsotakis in Cyprus, discussing expansion of Abraham Accords, climate crisis, and Iranian threat.

From jail:

Prominent Greek neo-Nazi running for mayor of Athens

Ilias Kasidiaris, imprisoned in 2021, runs for mayor of Athens; center-left alliance seeks to bar convicts from running in elections.

Gallant:

'Israel remains ready to assist Greece after fires'

Israeli Defense Minister hosts Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias during his first visit to Israel.

Greece's offer to tourists affected by wildfires

Greek PM announces tourists whose vacations were ruined by fires are eligible for a free vacation in Rhodes in 2024.

Watch:

Plane crashes while fighting Greece wildfires

Condition of 2 firefighters unknown after plane crashes on island of Evia.

Israeli teams begin fighting Greek wildfires

The Israeli delegation is a cooperative of the National Security Ministery, Israel Fire and Rescue Services, Israel Police, and the IDF.

Israel to send planes to fight Greek wildfires

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to send two Elad class firefighting planes to assist for several days, as needed.

Cruise ship to Greece: New location for judicial reform talks?

Likud activists are organizing a four-day cruise to Greece and say they want to bring the Opposition along.

Greece:

Ruling party wins election but falls short of majority

Greece's New Democracy party wins parliamentary election but falls just short of the threshold needed to form a government on its own.

Jailed Greek neo-Nazi and his party banned from federal election

High court rules party ineligible to run in national elections but decision to allow other far-right party to run cause for concern.

Make no mistake:

'Iran will not be satisfied with a single nuclear bomb'

Defense Min. Gallant reveals: Significant progress in Iranian nuclear program, Iran has enough enriched material for five nuclear bombs.

Israeli basketball fans attacked at Hapoel Jerusalem-Athens game

Game suspended as fans of Athens team burn Israeli flag, throw firecrackers at Israeli fans.

Greece to ban neo-Nazi parties from upcoming elections

Move comes after far-right party founded by jailed ex-Golden Dawn leader gaining in the polls.

Greece to purchase Spike missiles from Israel

Agreement valued at $400 million.

Handler of Pakistanis behind Greek terror plot was Iranian agent

Identity of handler revealed to be Pakistani national who has worked for Revolutionary Guards for years and has international connections.