Talks in Egypt aim to free those still held by Hamas in Gaza after two years of war
Police used tear gas and flash grenades as protests marking two years since the Israel–Hamas conflict turned tense outside the Israeli Embassy in Athens
As talks on the first steps in President Trump’s peace plan get under way in Egypt, here are the fault lines to keep in mind
Marking two years since the Gaza war began, Greece’s Prime Minister urges all sides to pursue a ceasefire, release hostages, and work toward lasting peace
War in Gaza spurs global backlash that threatens Israel’s long-term prospects
The Swedish activist and other Gaza aid flotilla participants arrived in Greece after being deported from Israel earlier on Monday
Delegations from both sides met in Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss President Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza, aiming to end the war and secure the release of hostages, though deep mistrust and key disputes remain
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.
Indirect negotiations between the involved parties are set to begin in Egypt on Monday, aiming to broker a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Saturday, saying Israel had consented to a withdrawal line positioned 1.5 to 3.5 kilometers inside Gaza.
Acceptance of key terms for ending the Gaza war and exchanging hostages — “Our last chance for peace,” say Gaza residents
Political leaders in Qatar lean toward accepting President Trump’s plan, but military commanders in Gaza resist surrendering arms and giving up hostages
The U.S. president called on Israel to halt its strikes in Gaza, saying Hamas appears ready for “lasting peace” and that hostilities must cease to ensure the safe release of hostages
However, the militant group said it would seek negotiations over other aspects of the Trump Gaza peace plan; Israel, US have demanded disarmament as well
Athens is preparing to lodge a protest with Israel’s envoy after a video showed far-right Israel minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calling flotilla activists “terrorists,” following opposition condemnation of Israel’s actions
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