Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation with his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, amid the tense developments in the Middle East. The conversation, initiated by Netanyahu, focused on the need for diplomacy and de-escalation of the crisis, Gazeta Sinjali reports.
According to sources close to the Greek Prime Minister’s office, Mitsotakis emphasized that Iran should not be equipped with nuclear weapons, but the solution must come through diplomatic dialogue.
He called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid, while warning of the danger that the opening of new war fronts poses to the region.
In Athens, an extraordinary meeting of KYSEA (Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence) was held to discuss the situation in the region, where Greece’s full readiness was confirmed.
The Greek Foreign Ministry has activated its Crisis Management Unit and issued instructions for Greek citizens in Israel and Iran, where approximately 4,500 and 50-70 individuals are located, respectively. Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis stated that an evacuation plan is ready to be implemented if needed.
