Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called on all sides involved in the Gaza conflict to act “with courage and restraint,” marking two years since the war began.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mitsotakis paid tribute to the victims of terrorism and emphasized Greece’s firm opposition to “hatred and violence.” His message came as international efforts continue toward a sustainable ceasefire under the peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Today we pause to honor the victims of terror. We stand firmly against hatred and violence. As talks advance under @POTUS plan, we urge all parties to act with courage and restraint: toward a lasting ceasefire, release of all hostages and a future of peace and security for all.
— Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) October 7, 2025
Netanyahu: ‘We Are Close to the End of the War’
Marking the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel is approaching victory and the war’s conclusion.
Speaking on U.S. commentator Ben Shapiro’s podcast, Netanyahu declared that Israel had “destroyed the Iranian axis and its affiliates,” emphasizing that “what began in Gaza will end in Gaza — with the release of our hostages and the end of Hamas’s rule.”
He described October 7 as “the most horrific day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust,” adding that “many believed Israel was finished — but two years later, we have dismantled the Iranian axis and its extensions.” “Hamas has not yet been eliminated, but we will get there,” Netanyahu said, noting that Hezbollah, Syria, and the Houthis had also suffered heavy blows. “Since that day, Israel has emerged as the strongest state in the region.”
While acknowledging that “missions remain before final victory,” Netanyahu expressed optimism about the return of Israeli hostages. “We want to see our hostages come home — and we are close, even if we have not fully succeeded yet,” he said. “From the depths of despair, we have been reborn and returned as the dominant power in the Middle East — perhaps stronger than ever. And that is something to be truly grateful for.
