On March 30, 2025, Israeli President Isaac Herzog welcomed Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. The leaders discussed Israel’s ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza and the need for international support against terrorism.
During the meeting, Mitsotakis announced plans for an academic scholarship in memory of Ionas “Yona” Karussis, a young Greek-Israeli architecture student killed in a terrorist attack in Jaffa. Herzog emphasized the strong partnership between Greece and Israel, expressing gratitude for Greece’s solidarity. Mitsotakis reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to supporting Israel and called for both an immediate hostage release and a ceasefire in Gaza.
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