Greece protests expulsion of union delegation by Israel
The Foreign Ministry expressed its “concern” Sunday over the denial of entry and subsequent deportation of a trade union delegation that was traveling to the West Bank, invited by Palestinians.
The Foreign Ministry expressed its “concern” Sunday over the denial of entry and subsequent deportation of a trade union delegation that was traveling to the West Bank, invited by Palestinians.
With a strong emphasis on respect for international law and the sovereign rights of states over their natural resources, the Ministerial Meeting of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), held in Washington under the Greek presidency, reaffirmed the participants’ commitment to advancing a different model of cooperation for the future of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Greece played no role in the Israeli military’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza Strip, and no Israeli vessels involved in the operation docked at a Greek port, the Greek Foreign Ministry has said.
Country-wide protests in Italy have illustrated the depth of public sentiment against Israel’s war in Gaza. Giorgia Meloni’s position has shifted on the issue, and she announced Italy would recognise the state if Israeli hostages are freed and Hamas is out of the government.
Cyprus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos, departs on Saturday, for a working visit to Israel and Palestine.
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