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Is Greece planning to recognize 'Palestine'?

Greek news website reports that the Greek parliament is planning a vote on recognizing a Palestinian state later this month.

Dissent mounts

Greece becomes latest EU state to reject Israel labeling policy

Joining Hungary, Greek government tells Jerusalem it will defy controversial European Union policy to label Jewish-made 'settlement goods.'

Greece and Turkey launch Twitter war

Greek PM slams Turkish counterpart for downing Russian jet, saying Turkish fighter jets violate Greek airspace regularly.

Greek coastguard denies it 'sank migrant boat'

Greece coastguard denies Turkish allegations it pierced dinghy with lance, forcing Turkey to save 60 Syrian migrants on board.

ISIS Paris terrorist entered Europe as a 'refugee'

Syrian passport found at scene of concert hall shooting belonged to 'asylum seeker' who entered via Greece.

Ioanina's Jews: Remants of a vibrant Romanioti community

In a small Greek city, a Romanioti Jew dedicated to preserving the history of this unique, ancient Diaspora community.

Israelis Rescue Syrian Refugees Off Greek Coast

After discovering boy floating off Greek island, Israelis traveling in yacht back from Turkey rescue survivors from overturned rubber boat.

Anti-Semitic Greek Minister Steps Down After Outcry

Dimitris Kammenos - who claims Jews 'skipped work' on 9/11 - resigns as minister following fierce backlash over his appointment.

New Greek Minister is Anti-Semitic 9/11 Conspiracy Theorist

Outrage after Dimitris Kammenos - who claims Jews 'skipped work' on 9/11, and compared the EU to Auschwitz - named junior minister.

Left Wins in Greek Polls, Again

Conservative New Democracy party admits defeat to left-wing Syriza in the nation's fifth election in six years.

Greece Finds Weapons Shipment Headed for Libya on Cargo Ship

Greek coast guard raids a Bolivian-flagged freighter, finding a shipment of undeclared weapons apparently headed for Libya.

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Iran Shuts Down 'Tehran to Tel Aviv' Flight

Greek airline tells Arutz Sheva that Iran complained about non-existent direct flight, forced indirect route via Athens to be removed.

Israel - a Truly Compassionate and Humanitarian Society

They kill them and we save their children.

What Israel Should Learn from the Greek Crisis

Bailout Deal Signed Preventing a Greek Euro Exit

After lengthy overnight talks in an emergency summit, eurozone leaders reach an agreement on economic reform deal to save Greece.

European Leaders Discuss 'Temporary Grexit' From EU

Eurozone leaders hold all-night discussions on new reform measures on bailout deal amid talk of a 'temporary' Greek exit from the Euro.

Greece Submits Crunch Time Reform Proposal

Greece hands in proposal to eurozone two hours before deadline, seeking a third bailout to stay afloat or else default and 'Grexit' the EU.

Watch: Greek PM's Dressing-Down at EU Parliament Goes Viral

Belgian MP's sarcastic, highly-animated lecture to leftist Greek leader over imploding economy goes viral; 'I know it's hard for a leftist!'

Europe's Greek Woes Mean a Cheap Summer for Israelis

The “Greek Tragedy” playing out in the EU's most troubled economy contains a bright spot for Israelis looking to get away.

Netanyahu Says Nuke Deal getting Worse by the Day

In meeting with Greek FM, PM promises to help Greece, accuses West of abandoning principles in nuke talks with Iran.

Greece Says 'No' to Europe

61 percent of Greek voters backed the government in referendum on bailout terms, exit from eurozone a possibility.

How Did Israel Avoid A Greek-Style Bankruptcy?

Once mired in debt itself, as Greece is, Israel managed to pull itself up by its bootstraps, Prof. Eugene Kandel told the cabinet Sunday.

Netanyahu Slams Faulty Iran Deal

Current deal being assembled 'worse' than 1994 North Korean nuclear deal, Netanyahu argues, ahead of July 7 deadline.

Greece's Future in the People's Hands as Polls Open

Crucial EU budget bailout program on the line could determine the country's future governance - and membership in the Eurozone.

Greek PM Flip-Flops on Bailout

As Greece stands on the brink of collapse Tsipras concedes to bailout offer he rejected over weekend - then changes his mind again.

Watch: What is the Greek Economic Crisis About?

Macroeconomics expert Professor Avi Simhon explains to Arutz Sheva why Greece's economic woes could have a ripple effect.

Greek Politician Compares Financial Crisis to Holocaust

Greek politician causes outrage after posting an image of Auschwitz with its sign altered to reflect the country's economic crisis.

1,200 Syrian, Afghan Refugees Flood Greece in Two Days

Greek authorities scramble to form policy on mass migration, fearing links to terrorism, repercussions.

Greece Catches Syrian Sneaking Thousands of Bullets into Turkey

Syrian caught smuggling huge amounts of ammo in his car to Turkey, likely en route to Free Syrian Army rebels in Syria.

Greek Town Orders Star of David Removed from Holocaust Memorial

Officials in the Greek port town of Kavala have ordered that a Holocaust memorial will not be unveiled until its Star of David is removed.

Hundreds of Israelis Stranded Abroad Sunday

Four separate plane malfunctions - in Greece and Italy - keep hundreds of Israelis from returning home after Passover holiday.

Greece: $303B in Reparations from Germany for Nazi Occupation

Sudden demands for billion in reparation funds surface as Greece struggles to pay off massive debt.

Greek Jews Commemorate Auschwitz Deportations

2,000 Greek Jews, hundreds of far-left Syriza activists join to remember the slaughter of Thessaloniki's Jewish community.

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Israeli-Greek-Cypriot Alliance Challenges Turkey in the Med

Economic issues in Athens and partnerships to extract natural gas keep far-left Greek gov't away from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Greece Planning Joint Military Exercises with Israel

Greek Defense Minister says close ties with Israel are important for regional security.

Greek Prime Minister: No Change in Relations with Israel

Greece’s new Prime Minister reportedly assures the Israeli ambassador that Greek-Israeli relations will not change following his election.

Greek Leftist Group Claims Israeli Embassy Shooting

Far-left People's Fighter Group claims drive-by gunfire on Athens embassy last December, in mysterious memory stick confession.

Anti-Semitic Politician Becomes Greek Defense Minister

Panos Kammenos claimed Jews 'don't pay taxes' to outrage and backlash last month - but it did not diminish his popularity in elections.

Anti-Semitic Right-Wing Politician Now Greek PM's Key Ally

Panos Kammenos, who recently accused Greek Jews of not paying their taxes, is now an unlikely but crucial ally of Greece's new leftist PM.

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Greek Jews Fear for the Future after 'Anti-Zionist Revolution'

Former Salonika chief rabbi says Jews afraid after elections gave leftist radicals power, neo-Nazis third place; Israel ties in danger.

Greek Jewry Worried Over Far-Left Elections Win

Anti-Austerity Syriza party wins in the elections; neo-Nazi group in third. Is the country's relationship with Israel at stake?

Greece to Extradite Suspected Terrorist to Belgium

Greece will extradite Algerian man with suspected links to a jihadist cell dismantled by Belgian security forces last week.

Belgium Asks Greece to Extradite Terror Suspect it Arrested

Belgium asks Greece to extradite one of the suspects arrested there over possible link with alleged Islamist plot against Belgian police.

Greece Arrests Four Suspected Jihadists

At least four people arrested in Athens as part of a probe into a jihadist cell that was dismantled in Belgium.

'Neo-Nazis are Raising Their Heads' in Greece

After the desecration of Larissa's Jewish cemetery, Rabbi Mordechai Frizis warns it is a 'sad symptom of what could happen in Greece.'

Larissa Jewish Cemetery Desecrated in Greece

Larissa's Jewish cemetery was vandalized Tuesday with swastikas and other anti-Semitic slurs by racist group 'Larrisa Skins.'

Greek Politician Slammed for Saying Jews Don't Pay Taxes

Jewish community angrily condemns Panos Kammenos for comments, coming hot on the heals of drive-by shooting at Israeli embassy.

ADL Condemns 'Cowardly' Athens Embassy Attack

'This cowardly terror attack will neither intimidate Israel nor affect the strong Greek-Israeli relationship,' ADL national director vows.

Security Council Condemns Attack on Israeli Embassy in Greece

UN Security Council unanimously condemns Friday night's attack on the Israeli embassy in Athens, calls to catch the perpetrators.

Greek Police: 'Far-Left Group' Behind Attack on Israeli Embassy

Greek police says rifles used in attack on the Israeli embassy were used in similar attack on the residence of the German ambassador.

Greece Condemns 'Terrorist' Drive-by on Israeli Embassy

Greek government slams 'assault on democracy' after shots fired at Israel embassy, vows it will not affect relations with Israel.

Shots Fired Toward Israeli Embassy in Athens, No One Hurt

Shots fired towards the Israeli embassy in Athens from a passing motorcycle. No one hurt, local police investigating.

Greece: Member of Neo-Nazi Party Guilty of Inciting Racism

Member of Golden Dawn party found guilty of inciting racist violence after saying that migrants are "sub humans".

Greece Tightens Anti-Semitism, Racism Laws Amid Neo-Nazi Surge

Rise of far-right Golden Dawn party prompts toughened anti-hate legislation, including against Holocaust-denial.

Greece: Saloniki Mayor Dons Yellow Star of David at Swearing-in

Mayor of Greece's 2nd-largest city wears star in gesture to city's Jews massacred during WW2, and in defiance of neo-Nazi party rep.

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Jewish Cemetery in Greece Desecrated

Vandals smash ornaments, remove tombs' covers at the Jewish cemetery of Thessaloniki.

Elkin: Abbas Ruined the Peace Talks

On a visit to Greece this week, Deputy Foreign Minister Zeev Elkin explained how the negotiations with the PA fell apart.

Greek Jewish Community Takes Germany to Court

Jews in Thessaloniki seeking the return of a ransom paid to Nazis to free thousands of slave laborers who were still sent to death camps.

Israeli Weapons Dealers Arrested for Selling F-4 Parts to Iran

Israeli weapons dealers arrested for allegedly trying to sell F-4 jet engines to Iran.