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


Foreign Minister Yair Lapid visits Athens amid global energy crisis

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is expected to meet with his Greek counterpart Yakos Dandias and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to discuss Israeli-Greek cooperation, among other issues.

 Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid attends the weekly cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem February 13, 2022.

Iniohos 2022 aerial drill to kick off with Israel Air Force pilots

The drill will take place at Andravida Air Base in southern Greece from March 28 to April 7th and will take place over the entire Athens Flight Information Region.

 An F-16 fighter jet.

Israel, UAE, Greece, Cyprus summit sends message to Turkey - analysis

Ever since Israel signed the Abraham Accords in Washington last September, the threat that Iran posed to Israel and the Gulf countries has widely been seen as the glue cementing those relationships.

From left to right: Cyprus Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias,Israeli foreign minister Gabi Ashkenazi, and UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash at first joint meeting with the UAE since the Abraham Accords, Friday April 16th, 2021.

Wizz Air launches flights from Israel to Greek island Mykonos

The route to Mykonos will be launched on June 11 with two weekly flights on Monday and Friday. Tickets are available for sale on the airline's website and mobile app, with fares starting at NIS 199.

Wizz Air plane seen on the runway

Turkey prepares to clash with Israel, Greece and EU over East Med

Ankara’s goal is to break up Israel’s relations. It has also sought to entice Egypt with claims of reconciliation in the last month.

 Turkish seismic research vessel Oruc Reis sails in the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey, October 3, 2018

Israel-Greece relations reach new heights - opinion

The pandemic has certainly slowed things down a bit, but it certainly was no hurdle for major Israeli groups to go forward with strategic investments in Greece.

GREEK PRIME MINISTER Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks during a joint press briefing with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, June 2020

Israel-Greece tourism agreement is a loss for Israel - opinion

Deal opens door for Israeli tourists to visit Greece very soon but hurts Israel’s tourism industry, trade deficit and public health

GREEK PRIME MINISTER Kyriakos Mitsotakis waves during a visit to Israel in June.

French MP to Netanyahu: Jews need French and Israeli borders to open

"This will encourage both individuals from both Israel and France to get vaccinated," said Habib.

French flag in France

Greek PM sees tourism rebound in summer: 'We'll do much better'

“If 70% of the Israeli population is vaccinated by the end of March, it makes it easier to gradually start opening up to Israelis who have a real interest in travelling.”

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

Huge defense deal with Greece not only about security equipment - analysis

While Israel may have lost considerable yardage in the fallout with Turkey, it was able to make up much of that ground by developing stronger relations with Ankara's rivals.

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