Members of the Greek mission are expected to arrive in Athens on Friday evening after being detained by Israeli forces, with organizers alleging mistreatment during their custody

Athens has lodged formal protests and called for the immediate release and safe return of Greek citizens held in Israel, as international criticism grows over the reported treatment of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla

Greek authorities say participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla are expected to undergo identification procedures before receiving consular assistance and being repatriated as quickly as possible

The Greek Foreign Minister told Parliament that the country acted in line with international maritime law and carried out a humanitarian evacuation during a multinational maritime incident involving detained civilians

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is expected to address Greece’s handling of the Global Sumud Flotilla incident and provide updates on two Greek citizens still detained in Istanbul

Around 175 activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, intercepted by Israeli commandos in international waters off Crete, are being brought ashore on the island's southern coast ahead of repatriation.

Athens says Israeli naval action took place in international waters, limiting its ability to intervene despite being within its search and rescue zone

Flotilla organizers accuse Israel of “piracy” after intercepting vessels near Greece, while Israeli officials defend the move as necessary to stop what they call provocations

161 activists from the Global Summud Flotilla arrived in Athens amid activists’ claims of mistreatment in Israeli detention

The ministry announced that, following instructions from Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, a dedicated flight will operate on Monday, Oct. 6, to bring the group safely back to Athens the same day.

Opposition leader Alexis Haritsis condemned Israel’s treatment of 27 detained Greek citizens, including an MP, urging Athens to issue a formal diplomatic protest

The Israeli navy has intercepted the final vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla, detaining activists and beginning deportations as protests spread across Europe and beyond

Israeli forces intercepted nearly all ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla, detaining over 400 activists, including Greta Thunberg. While Netanyahu hailed the operation, the UN and worldwide protesters condemned it as a violation of international law

Eleven Greek activists detained after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza have launched a hunger strike, calling for their immediate release and denouncing what they describe as violations of international law

Greek Foreign Ministry confirms all 27 citizens aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla are unharmed, with consular assistance and safe repatriation underway.

Demonstrations were held in Greece after Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza, with more rallies planned in the coming days

Israeli forces boarded the Greek vessel 'Oxygono' carrying aid to Gaza, detaining activists who will be deported to Europe. Despite the raid, 24 ships from the international flotilla continue toward the blockaded enclave

Gerapetritis and Tajani stressed that “Greece and Italy reaffirm the need to ensure humanitarian access to Gaza and to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible.

Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis says Athens has informed Israel of Greek citizens’ participation in the mission, while downplaying a recent drone attack on the ships

Italian and Spanish warships head south of Crete after alleged Israeli drone attacks, while Turkey’s opposition urges Erdogan to deploy the navy to protect activists.