Greece israel relations

Turkey key underlying issue as Israel, Greece, Cyprus hold summit - analysis

The trilateral partnership took shape some 15 years ago after Israel’s ties with Turkey deteriorated, even if it was initially framed in the language of energy cooperation and regional diplomacy.

CYPRIOT PRESIDENT Nikos Christodoulides (C) holds a trilateral summit with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the presidential palace in the Cypriot capital Nicosia on September 4, 2023.
 An Israel Navy Vessel seen outside the Ashdod port in southern Israel, June 9, 2025

Greece, Israel, Cyprus working on 2,500-strong force for Mediterranean defense - report

A LORA quasi-ballistic missile by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is exhibited at the DEFEA Defence Exhibition, in Athens, Greece, May 8, 2025.

Israeli's defense technology playing a key role in Greece's military modernization - analysis

Lightning illuminates the sky over the upper Galilee, during a rain storm on November 13, 2025.

Israeli yacht lost at sea made contact with authorities, sailing home ahead of Storm Byron


Greece honors Independence Day in Kibbutz Be'eri as Greek PM scheduled to visit

"I would like to thank, from the bottom of our heart, the residents of the Kibbutz Be’eri, who welcomed us in their premises,” Greece’s Ambassador to Israel Maya Solomou told attendees.

 Greek Ambassador to Israel Maya Solomou addresses attendees at the Greek National Day celebrations, held at Kibbutz Be'eri, March 25, 2025.

Greece to buy artillery systems from Israel and drones from US, officials say

The PULS system, made by Israel's Elbit, has a range of up to 300 km (190 miles), the officials said. The deal also includes the construction of components in Greece.

 The new Hermes 650™ Spark UAS drone by Elbit Systems.

Greece dismantles gang trafficking drugs from Europe to Israel on yachts

The suspects, mainly from Israel and Ukraine, were arrested on Monday in central Greece and appeared before a prosecutor on Wednesday.

 A view of a yacht (R) whose crew members allegedly caused a forest fire with fireworks launched from the vessel on the island of Hydra, in a marina in southern Athens suburb, Greece June 23, 2024.

Athens on high alert: Foreign intel warns Iran may attack Israeli interests in Greece

An official at the Citizen Protection Ministry confirmed foreign intelligence warned Greece of potential attacks in their territory.

 Riot police officers detain a demonstrator during a protest in solidarity with Palestinians, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, near the Israeli embassy in Athens, Greece, May 15, 2024.

Erdogan: more than 1,000 Hamas members being treated in Turkish hospitals

A Turkish official later said Erdogan had "misspoke" and meant that Gazans more generally were being treated in Turkey.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during a protest against the recent killings of Palestinian protesters on the Gaza-Israel border and the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem, in Istanbul, Turkey May 18, 2018.

Greek PM: Act against Hamas, but without too much humanitarian cost

Mitsotaki is the latest in a string of Western and European leaders to visit Israel, with Dutch Prime Minster Mark Rutte set to arrive Monday and French President Emmanuel Macron due on Tuesday.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks next to the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after their meeting in the PM's office in Jerusalem February 8, 2021.

Netanyahu: Israeli-Saudi deal possible, may create new energy corridor

“There is now the possibility that we might have the expansion of the Abraham Accords to normalization with Saudi Arabia,” Netanyahu said.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Nicosia on September 4, 2023

Israeli firefighting team begins fighting Greece's fires in Operation Firebird

Israel sent a team of four pilots in addition to ground crews, experts in forest fire containment, and a variety of necessary equipment. 

 Israel Police officers and rescue personnel are seen in Greece preparing to carry out an emergency aid mission fighting the forest fires raging in northern Athens on July 21, 2023.

Israel to send two firefighting jets to aid in Greece wildfires

The statement from the Prime Minister's Office emphasized the nation's commitment to "stand by Greece in combating massive wildfires."

 Men help a firefighter as they try to extinguish a wildfire burning near the village Vlyhada, near Athens, Greece, July 19, 2023.

Israel's Eli Cohen in Greece to talk energy, tourism

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met with his Greek counterpart, Giorgos Gerapetritis, in Athens on Thursday.

 Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis in Athens on July 6, 2023