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


Mitsotakis to be sworn in as Greek PM after landslide victory

Centre-right New Democracy gained 40.5% the vote and 158 seats in the 300-seat parliament, more than 20 points clear of the leftist Syriza.

 Former Greek Prime Minister and New Democracy conservative party leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks to supporters outside the party's headquarters, after the general election, in Athens, Greece, June 25, 2023.

The ties that bind Israel, Greece, and Cyprus - analysis

The Israel-Hellenic Forum met in Nicosia on Monday, their third meeting since being established by the B’nai B’rith World Center.

 Attendees at the Israel-Hellenic Forum at University of Nicosia on June 20, 2023.

Domestic politics don’t affect Israel-Greece friendship - opinion

Athens and Jerusalem have managed to work together, regardless of the personalities of the leaders or the political spectrum of governments.

 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrives to welcome his Romanian counterpart Nicolae Ciuca (not pictured), at the Maximos Mansion in Athens, Greece, July 7, 2022.

Greek-Israel military relations increase with new training aircraft

Elbit Systems has been contracted by Greece both to provide virtual avionics for the M-346 aircraft and to create an International Flight Training Center.

 Top Greek and Israeli defense establishment officials at ceremony on Wednesday for delivery of two new training aircraft.

Greece's Intracom Defense acquired in strategic move by Israel Aerospace Industries

The acquisition of INTRACOM has opened the door to Israel for European expansion in the defense market.

Signing ceremony between IAI and IDE

In wake of antisemitic incidents, Chikli contacts Ukraine, Poland and Greece

Chikli closed out each letter emphasizing that "it is of the utmost importance for me to reach out to you personally about this problematic incident."

 DIASPORA AFFAIRS Minister Amichai Chikli will have to fight in the government on behalf of Jewish communities all over the world, says the writer.

Will there be repercussions for Iran’s plot in Greece? - analysis

According to the Israeli statement, the plot in Greece is part of Iran’s attempt to target Israeli and Jewish targets.

 A woman looks through the entrance of an Israeli restaurant, following the arrest by Greek police of two suspected members of a group that was planning an attack against the restaurant, in Athens, Greece, March 28, 2023.

The evolution of Israel-Greece ties, from enemies to allies - opinion

All this demonstrates the remarkable resilience of the new Hellenic-Israel partnership. Perhaps next time the Hanukkah candles are lit, we should also celebrate that.

 GREEK PRIME MINISTER Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits Yad Vashem during a trip to Israel in 2020.

Israel and Greece revamp their R&D relationship - exclusive

The two nations have announced the revitalization of their collaboration in key fields including climate change and water technologies.

 Science and Technology Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen (Blue and White) with Greek Industry and Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

Lapid meets with Greek, Cypriot foreign ministers in Athens

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid met with his Greek and Cypriot counterparts in Athens on Tuesday.

 FOREIGN MINISTERS of Israel, Cyprus and Greece and a UAE presidential diplomatic adviser meet in Paphos, Cyprus in April.