The Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, on the occasion of the one year anniversary of the Hamas attack against Israel, made the following post on his X account:
“One year after the horrific terrorist attacks of October 7, we do not forget. The people of Israel have the right to live in security. We also reiterate our call for the immediate release of all hostages. Looking ahead, the region must have a chance for peace and security for all, starting with a ceasefire."
SOURCE: THE STEP, 7.10.24
The message that Israel will prevail in the multi-front war against the "Iranian axis of terrorism" in the Middle East is sent by the country's ambassador to Greece, Noam Katz, in his article in "Parapolitika". He speaks of an "existential threat", stressing that the aim of armed groups supported by Iran is to "destabilize the region and seek the destruction of Israel".
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I would like to send my warmest wishes of peace, joy and health for the new year 5785 to all Jews in Europe and throughout the world.
Jewish life will flourish, not hide. We are determined to ensure that Jews in Europe can envision their future and live their lives without concern for their safety, without anti-Semitism and in accordance with their religious and cultural traditions.
More: MESSAGE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE EU PEARL ROPE FOR ROS ASANA 5785
Following the missile attacks launched by Iran against Israel on October 1, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted the following statement:
The Greek government strongly condemns Iran's attacks against Israel. This is a serious escalation and increases the threat to regional security. Greece stands by the people of Israel and their right to live in security. Greece reaffirms its call for immediate de-escalation.
SOURCE:State Department, 01.10.2024
On 24 & 25.9.2024, the work of the 6th meeting of the working group on the implementation of the EU strategy to combat anti-Semitism took place in Budapest, chaired by the Coordinator of the European Commission for combating anti-Semitism and promoting Jewish life, Katharina von Schnurbein.