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

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

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

Reports from the region and Europe claim that some 20 Israeli naval vessels approached the flotilla of more than 40 boats carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists