Israel
Politics
Pro-Palestine Protests Continue on College Campuses Amid War in Gaza
Pro-Palestine protests are continuing on college and university campuses across the world, as fighting continues in Gaza between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Islamist militant group Hamas.
As ever, the pervasive Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a highly emotive and...
Greek News
Turkey Halts All Trade With Israel Over Gaza
Turkey has stopped all trade activity with Israel over violence against Palestinians in Gaza, the Trade Ministry said on May 2.
"Exports and imports to and from Israel have been suspended," the trade ministry said in a statement, adding: "Türkiye...
History
How Much in Today’s Money Judas Received to Betray Jesus
According to the Gospel of John, Judas Iscariot received 30 silver coins, or in today's money, around $340, to betray Jesus and put him in the hands of Caiaphas.
Before the Last Supper, Judas is said to have gone to...
Greek News
Crucial Moments in Greece’s Relations With Israel and Palestine
Relations between Greece, Israel, and Palestine since Greece's restoration of democracy in 1974 have gone through phases depending on seminal events and the Greek governing party of the time.
While relations with Israel were rather cold until 1990, due to...
Greek News
Turkey’s Erdogan Postpones Visit to US, Amid Regional Tensions
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Friday that he is postponing his scheduled meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House.
This was initially planned to take place on May 9. The postponement occurred due to ''changes...
Greek News
US Congress Approves $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine and Israel
The US Congress has approved a $95bn (£76bn) foreign aid package that includes military support for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
The Senate on Tuesday evening backed the measure passed by the US House of Representatives on Saturday. It includes $61bn in...
Diplomacy
World Leaders Call for De-Escalation Between Israel and Iran
Following a report from two US officials on Friday morning that a missile strike by Israel had hit targets in Iran, international leaders around the world have called for de-escalation.
The targeted area of Iran was Isfahan, the site of...
Greek News
Israel Launches Missile Strike Against Iran
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US officials say, a move that threatens to escalate regional conflict further. Iranian state media are citing unconfirmed reports of explosions in the central province of Isfahan.
Iranian news reports say that...
Greek News
Greece Plans to Deploy Anti-Drone System Similar to Israel’s Iron Dome
Greece plans to deploy an anti-drone system similar to the Israeli Iron Dome, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias revealed on Wednesday.
Speaking on SKAI TV Dendias said that the "plan is under way."
He added that by observing the wars in Ukraine...
Diplomacy
Israel Calls for Sanctions on Iran After Drone and Missile Attack
Israel has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions against Iran, a move taken as Tel Aviv weighs its options in responding to the Islamic Republic's drone attack over the weekend.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said today that he...