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


How Greece's Eurozone exit would affect Israel

At first glance, the possibility of a financial disaster in Greece seems none too significant for Israel, but the significance of Greece’s current crisis is not limited to its borders.

A man holding a Greek flag walks on central Syntagma square in Athens.

Cruising through the Aegean Sea, Part II: Rhodes, Chios, Mykonos and Delos

"The famous medieval Jewish traveler, Benjamin de Tudela, visiting Rhodes in the second half of the 12th century, noted that the Jewish community numbered 500 people..."

'Little Venice' in Mykonos.

Visiting Greek specialist: Core of Jerusalem-Athens ties remain strong

Aristotle Tziampiris says while ‘atmospherics’ may not be as good, Greece’s new prime minister is pragmatic.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras

Far-left group claims responsibility for December attack on Israeli Embassy in Athens

Unidentified assailants opened fire on the Israeli embassy in Athens with a Kalashnikov assault rifle in the early hours of Dec. 12. No injuries were reported.

Bullets holes are seen of the wall of the Israeli embassy in Athens December 12, 201

Hamas hails Greek far-left Syriza faction for election victory, opposition to 'Israeli crimes'

After two years of waiting in the wings, Tsipras and his Syriza party stormed to power in Sunday's snap election.

The head of radical leftist Syriza party Alexis Tsipras speaks to supporters after winning the elections in Athens

Analysis: The victory of Syriza in Greece is bad news for Israel

Syriza’s ranks include an array of leftists ranging from Marxists to Greens.

The head of radical leftist Syriza coalition, Alexis Tsipras, waves while leaving the party headquarters after winning the elections in Athens‏.