Greece, one of the closest EU Member States in Israel, politically and geographicallyalso intervened today Sunday by offering diplomatic assistance to end the Gaza war in Gaza, the Guardian comments, citing statements by Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
In his weekly post on social media, the Greek prime minister underlined the importance ‘For constant peace’ by creating two states in the area.
“All hostages must be released immediately, the hostilities must be terminated and humanitarian aid should be intensified. We are in constant contact with allies and partners in the area. Greece is ready to contribute to the diplomatic efforts to end the war and to create a new viable shape of the Gaza Strip. “ The Greek Prime Minister wrote.
“The prospect of creating two states in the region, with real security conditions, as a only solution for constant peace for the benefit of the whole region, must be kept alive.”
The Greek -Israeli ties are one of the strongest in the EU, although tensions in relations were evident this week when Athens issued a “intense written protest” to Israel for the treatment of activists in the Global Sumud decoration.
The protest took place after the interception and arrest of those who were on the fleet of 42 ships as he tried to break Gaza’s naval blockade from Israel and hand over humanitarian aid to the besieged coastal strip. Among the 450 prisoners were 27 Greek nationals, including a leftist Member (p. The MP of the New Left, Petis Perka).
The protest pointed to ‘Unacceptable and inappropriate behavior’ Israeli’s far-right Minister of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, though he did not name the minister.
Confirming that all 27 were ‘Well in their health’, The Greek Foreign Ministry announced that it will send a specially chartered plane to South Israeli International Airport to ‘Come back [τους κρατούμενους] safely in Athens. ” The 27 Greeks are expected in Athens at 15.30 to 16.00.
‘Mitsotakis’ center -right government faced severe criticism to handle the case. Today’s announcement was followed by a critical letter drawn up by relatives of prisoners who criticized government officials for the ” indifference ” they had shown to the abductors, as well as refusal [της κυβέρνησης] to take a position on the abduction of Greek citizens from Israel »» The Guardian journalist stresses.
Source: Skai
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