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Greek officials are probing potential Iranian involvement in the suspicious death of Tehran co-creator Dana Eden, found dead in her Athens hotel room. An autopsy is underway as investigators examine possible links tied to the politically sensitive Israeli spy series.
February 12, 2026By Greek City Times Staff JERUSALEM / RAMALLAH – The European Union has…
Greece is examining the acquisition of Israeli BlueWhale unmanned submarines as part of its naval modernization program, following high-level talks in Athens between defense officials from Greece and Israel. The move underscores a deepening strategic alliance and could significantly affect the balance of power in the Aegean.
Greece takes a major leap in air defense with the successful integration of the domestic Kentavros anti-drone system into Israel’s advanced BARAK-MX missile defense platform. Through close collaboration between Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the fusion combines hard-kill interceptors with soft-kill electronic warfare capabilities, creating a cost-effective, multilayered shield against drones, ballistic missiles, and hypersonic threats
Greece Reserves Right to Extend Territorial Waters to 12 Miles – Won’t Accept Turkey’s Casus…
President Donald Trump has officially invited Pope Leo XIV and the Holy See to join the “Board of Peace,” a Middle East alliance aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, coordinating reconstruction, and advancing a lasting Palestinian state aligned with UN Security Council Resolution 2803. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin confirmed the invitation is under review, potentially adding significant spiritual influence to a group already including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Israel, and others with major investment commitments. While Norway has declined, the Vatican’s possible participation could prove transformative for Trump’s peace initiative.
Golden Globe-winning filmmaker and Olympiacos fan Yorgos Lanthimos strongly criticized the participation of Israeli clubs in European basketball competitions, stating it’s “unacceptable” during the EuroLeague clash between Olympiacos and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Israel agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias announced deepened cooperation with Israel in anti-drone systems, countering drone swarms, and cybersecurity following high-level talks in Athens with Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz. The four-day security visit underscores growing strategic ties between the two nations, which already operate a joint air training centre in Greece and conduct regular combined military drills.
Greece Revokes Asylum from Palestinian Who Celebrated Hamas Massacres in Israel Alongside Terrorists
Greek authorities revoked the asylum status of Mohanad Alkhatib, a Palestinian from Gaza granted protection in March 2025, after evidence showed him celebrating the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacres in Israel alongside terrorists, praising Hamas propaganda in Europe, and posing a threat to public order.
Israel offers to share its extensive F-35 combat experience with Greece as the two countries deepen defense ties amid rising instability in the Middle East, including joint training and future Iniochos participation.
Israel and Cyprus are nearing completion of a long-awaited intergovernmental agreement on the management of the shared Aphrodite–Ishai (Yishai) natural gas field in the Eastern Mediterranean. Sources indicate the bilateral deal is in its final drafting phase, with an Israeli delegation expected in Cyprus this January for intensive talks to finalize details.
The White House has launched the Board of Peace (Peace Council) to oversee Gaza’s transitional governance and reconstruction as part of Phase Two of President Donald Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, backed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan sharply criticized Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s engagement with Benjamin Netanyahu, noting that no other European leaders are traveling to Tel Aviv for photos amid widespread political backlash. Fidan described Netanyahu’s government as both genocidal and suicidal, endangering Israel’s future.
Israel’s presidential aircraft “Wing of Zion” landed in Crete, Greece, on January 14, 2026, sparking speculation due to similar moves reportedly preceding past Israeli strikes on Iran—amid IRGC readiness claims, Trump’s warnings to Tehran over deadly protest crackdowns, and rising regional tensions.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are eyeing a high-level bilateral summit as early as February 2026 in Ankara, following a January 12 phone call between Foreign Ministers George Gerapetritis and Hakan Fidan.
Erdogan advisor: “If Israel moves weapons to Kastellorizo, Turkey must occupy the island immediately!” Tensions rise in the Aegean over alleged Israeli military presence on Greek islands.
January 7, 2026 ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is actively lobbying U.S. President…
Amid President Trump’s expressed interest in reintegrating Turkey into the F-35 program (following its 2019 expulsion over S-400 purchases), Israel’s stance highlights the multinational nature of the program and its leverage to protect regional security interests. Relations between Israel and Turkey remain strained, while Israel-Greece defense ties are at historic highs.
Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli has repeatedly described Turkey as a significant threat to Israel and firmly opposed any Turkish military or diplomatic role in post-war Gaza.
The Israeli Air Force has successfully thwarted Turkish attempts to establish a permanent combat aircraft presence in post-Assad Syria, viewing it as a clear red line. Through intensified patrols north of Cyprus—Turkey’s strategic “backyard”—and counter-missions by Turkey south of the island, both nations engage in aerial signaling to assert dominance without direct escalation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Evangelical Christian leaders in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 31, 2025, that Israel is participating in an emerging international alliance to support persecuted Christian communities worldwide. He highlighted efforts in Africa and the Middle East, accused Turkey of persecution,
In 2025, Greece topped the list of international destinations for Israeli travelers with over 2.2 million passengers, while Cyprus led globally in weekly flight frequency from Israel (up to 186 flights) and ranked fourth in passenger numbers with approximately 1.2 million.
Greece, Israel, and Cyprus have agreed to intensify joint air and naval exercises in the eastern Mediterranean starting in 2026, following a trilateral summit in Jerusalem and the signing of a new military cooperation plan. The move deepens strategic ties amid regional tensions, including arms deals and expertise sharing from Israel.
Greece’s parliament has approved a €650-700 million deal for 36 Elbit Systems PULS rocket artillery launchers, enhancing long-range strike capabilities amid regional tensions with Turkey. Despite US restrictions on integrating American munitions into non-US systems like EuroPULS and competition from Lockheed Martin’s cheaper HIMARS/MLRS upgrade offer, the acquisition advances as part of deeper Israel-Greece defense cooperation, including potential €3 billion multi-layered air defense systems.
Turkish media has sparked discussion by labeling the entire island of Cyprus as “Kıbrıs Cumhuriyeti” (Republic of Cyprus) on a flight path map during coverage of Israeli PM Netanyahu’s trip to the US—marking a rare departure from standard terms like “Güney Kıbrıs” in over five decades.
Israel became the first UN member state to formally recognize Somaliland’s independence on December 26, 2025, intensifying regional rivalries over Red Sea access. The move bolsters UAE and potential Ethiopian interests in Berbera port, provides Israel strategic proximity to Yemen’s Houthis, and challenges Turkey’s military presence in Somalia amid widespread condemnation from Mogadishu and regional bodies.
Greece, Cyprus, and Israel have signed a landmark trilateral military cooperation plan for 2026, including joint exercises and discussions on a rapid-deployment force to enhance regional security amid tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Israel has become the first country to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent sovereign state, signing a mutual declaration with its president on December 26, 2025. The move, framed in the spirit of the Abraham Accords, has drawn strong condemnation from Egypt, Turkey, Somalia, and Djibouti, who reaffirm their support for Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity.
