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.

“Sir Tony”, as he is also known in his native Britain, has been working for several months on a framework for post-conflict governance and reconstruction in Gaza

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.

Speaking at the UN, Greece’s foreign minister condemned the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, called for unrestricted aid access, and reiterated Athens’ support for a two-state solution as the only path to lasting peace

The Israeli military denies any strategy to “flatten Gaza”, saying the demolitions are aimed at Hamas infrastructure

Sanctioned far-Right leader Bezalel Smotrich described Gaza as a lucrative land opportunity, claiming U.S. talks on future settlements are underway

Israeli bombardments have devastated Gaza’s cultural treasures, destroying centuries-old palaces, mosques, churches and bathhouses

The Israeli military opened a temporary evacuation route as tanks edged into Gaza City, where hundreds of thousands remain despite strikes, displacement fears and warnings of months-long battles ahead

A UN inquiry alleges Israeli leaders, including Netanyahu, incited genocide in Gaza, citing mass killings, displacement, and aid blockages — charges Israel dismisses as “scandalous” and “fake"

Gaza health officials reported at least 50 people killed on Tuesday, most in Gaza City, as airstrikes swept across the city and tanks advanced

The Greek vessel Oxygen set sail Sunday evening as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet of over 40 boats from 44 countries seeking to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza

The military chief of staff, Mossad head and foreign minister all support a temporary cease-fire with Hamas over expanding the war now

The deputy minister of finance, George Kotsiras, underlined that Greece is at the forefront of every humanitarian effort aimed at restoring normalcy in Gaza.

The International Association of Genocide Scholars passed a resolution declaring Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the U.N. legal definition of genocide, placing pressure on the international community to respond

Global media join a campaign to draw attention to the deaths of over 210 journalists in Gaza since October 2023, urging protection, independent reporting, and accountability for attacks by the Israeli military

Germany has made its position clear. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Berlin will not support EU sanctions against Israel at this stage.