Greece’s National Defense Minister, Nikos Dendias, has announced that the country has readied four navy ships to offer humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Gaza, pending any formal request for assistance.
Minister Dendias explained, “I have directed our Navy to have four ships prepared to transport aid from Greece and Cyprus to Gaza. Cyprus will serve as a critical logistical hub, given the strategic need for support vessels in this effort.”
This initiative from Greece comes after the U.S. military’s attempt to construct an artificial dock on a beach in northern Gaza was hindered by severe weather conditions. Their project aimed to establish a secure route to deliver essential food and water supplies to the Palestinian population, but it has been paused indefinitely.
Given this development, Minister Dendias highlighted Greece’s readiness to intervene, saying, “We have extended our offer to support humanitarian missions in Gaza and Lebanon. This region is integral to us—the Arab world, Israel, Egypt—it’s a shared family. We aspire to foster stability and prosperity in our shared future.” Despite Greece’s limited resources, Dendias assured, “We are committed and ready to be present wherever needed.”
The urgency for humanitarian aid, comprising water, food, and medical supplies, has intensified following the recent cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to northern Gaza, now in desperate need as they come back to devastated communities.
In related military news, following assessments of the Greek Armed Forces, several reductions in officer ranks have been enacted, as per the orders of the Greek Defense Minister.