Greece israel relations

Israel, Greece conduct joint naval exercise for operational scenarios, sinking hostile ships

The exercise, attended by the commanders of both countries' navies, highlights the growing military cooperation between Jerusalem and Athens and could also be interpreted as a signal to Ankara.

An Israeli Navy patrol boat sails off the coast of Haifa, as seen from Haifa beach, May 26, 2026.
Representatives from Israel and Greece sign a defense deal with over NIS 10 billion, August 31, 2026.

For Israel, Greece is more than a friend - it is a strategic partner - opinion

 Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis talks during an interview with Reuters, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens,Greece, June 18, 2024.

Greece warns Turkey against violating sovereign rights, vows response from 'position of strength'

Rafi Rom, who was kicked out of the party in Athens

Israeli in Athens says he was expelled from social event after revealing his identity


Democracy and geography as common denominators

“Together, all humanity, share a common future and we must work to try and shape it together," Rivlin says.

President Reuven Rivlin

Democracy was not the winner in the Greek vote

No, Greek friends, despite what we hear – most loudly from those who do not have to bear the consequences of their words – Sunday’s vote did not represent a “victory for democracy.”

A man holds up a Greek national flag during a demonstration in support of Greece

Greece, deep in crisis, is keen on axis of ‘security’ with Israel and Cyprus

Greek FM Nikos Kotzias: We are living inside a triangle of destabilization.

A man holds up a Greek national flag during a demonstration in support of Greece

Greek FM; Israel one of Greece's closest friends in world, 'certainly in the region'

Steinitz, Shalom express support for gas pipeline from Israel to Greece

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias

Jerusalem Post Editorial: Athens and Jerusalem

It is still unclear what the resounding “no” vote in the Greek referendum portends for the future of Greece – and for the future of the entire European Union.

A man holds up a Greek national flag during a demonstration in support of Greece

Greeks defy Europe with overwhelming 'No' to bailout referendum

The country of 11 million people was deeply divided over whether to accept an offer by international creditors that PM Alexis Tsipras calls a "humiliation."

A man holds up a Greek national flag during a demonstration in support of Greece

The zero hour of Greece: Turning minus to plus

The current crisis, and every crisis, is a tremendous opportunity for growth, maturity and development for all involved.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras votes at a polling station in Athens, Greece July 5, 2015.

Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt

The country of 11 million people is deeply divided over whether to accept an offer by international creditors that PM Alexis Tsipras calls a "humiliation."

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras votes at a polling station in Athens, Greece July 5, 2015.

Despite crisis at home, Greek FM to begin 3-day visit to Israel

Greek government broadcasts "business as usual" message as FM Nikos Kotzias goes ahead with planned visit.

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias

How Greece's Eurozone exit would affect Israel

At first glance, the possibility of a financial disaster in Greece seems none too significant for Israel, but the significance of Greece’s current crisis is not limited to its borders.

A man holding a Greek flag walks on central Syntagma square in Athens.