Greece israel relations

Israel, Greece conduct joint naval exercise for operational scenarios, sinking hostile ships

The exercise, attended by the commanders of both countries' navies, highlights the growing military cooperation between Jerusalem and Athens and could also be interpreted as a signal to Ankara.

An Israeli Navy patrol boat sails off the coast of Haifa, as seen from Haifa beach, May 26, 2026.
Representatives from Israel and Greece sign a defense deal with over NIS 10 billion, August 31, 2026.

For Israel, Greece is more than a friend - it is a strategic partner - opinion

 Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis talks during an interview with Reuters, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens,Greece, June 18, 2024.

Greece warns Turkey against violating sovereign rights, vows response from 'position of strength'

Rafi Rom, who was kicked out of the party in Athens

Israeli in Athens says he was expelled from social event after revealing his identity


New cybersecurity program links Israeli teens with peers in Greece, Cyprus

The program is launched in memory of fallen soldier Sgt. Uri Nehemia Ashkenazi, who was killed in Rafah in August 2024.

 Israeli cyber security; illustration.

Greece unveils new drone and AI weapons at Oxi Day military parade

The Thessaloniki parade honored WWII resilience and showcased modern defense power, including Greece’s Kentavros and Hyperion systems alongside Israeli UAVs and missile platforms.

Parade in Athens

Opportunities and Challenges in EU real estate: What should investors know? - opinion

Success in investing in European real estate requires a deep understanding of each country's unique advantages and disadvantages.

Kokkari, a fishing village on Samos island, Greece.

'Won't accept lectures': Athens mayor, Israeli amb. clash over antisemitic incidents, graffiti

"It is appalling that Mr. Ambassador focuses only on graffiti (which is obviously being erased), while an unprecedented genocide is being carried out in Gaza," the mayor of Athens wrote.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.

‘Tzuris’ in Syros: New enemies don’t deserve our business - opinion

On the shore of this small, isolated island, where the economy hinges on tourists like us, we can see a crowd waving Palestinian flags and holding a large “Stop the Genocide” sign in English.

NO SYROS today – a view of the small Greek island.

Elderly Israeli woman dies in Greece after five story fall from hotel

An elderly Israeli woman died after she fell five stories from her hotel room in Greece, local media reported.

 Locals preffer tourists with deeper pockets. Corfu island in Greece

Hellenic honor: Greek diplomats salute Hapoel Tel Aviv for EuroCup championship

"This is a great, historic moment for the team and for Israeli sports in general, especially during these difficult times," said Maya Solomou, the Greek ambassador to Israel.

 HAPOEL TEL AVIV head coach Dimitrios Itoudis with Greek Ambassador to Israel Ms. Maya Solomou (holding the Reds’ EuroCup winner’s trophy) this week.

Greek-Israel relations 'transformed from basic collaboration to a robust alliance' - interview

"Today, Greece and Israel stand as one of the few stable and reliable partnerships in a region marked by volatility, with their alliance grounded in trust and mutually beneficial cooperation.”

A Greek national flag flutters as people visit a beach, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Athens, Greece, April 28, 2020.

Israeli Air Force joins 'Iniochos' air exercise in Greece with international allies

IAF Squadron 122 represented Israel in Greece's "Iniochos" exercise, strengthening military ties with Greece and other international allies.

Soldiers take part in the “Iniochos” international aerial exercise in Greece.

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.