Herzog’s visit to Nicosia went far beyond a bilateral meeting: Cyprus says it is ready to host a trilateral summit with Israel and Lebanon, while defense, energy, procurement, SAFE, Aphrodite–Yishai and the Great Sea Interconnector are shaping a broader geopolitical agenda in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Athens upgrades ties with Beirut, sends additional military equipment and puts “energy bridges” to Europe on the agenda — revealing a broader Greek strategy to turn the Eastern Mediterranean into a corridor of security, connectivity and power
Cautious optimism for peace by 2026 as high-stakes diplomacy unfolds at the White House
The ceasefire begins under mutual accusations, ongoing military tension, and unresolved questions over Hezbollah’s role
The US signals a possible short-term de-escalation along the Israel–Hezbollah front, but officials in Beirut and Jerusalem have not fully confirmed the terms
As direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon begin in Washington, the United States steps deeper into mediation efforts, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly facing the challenge of persuading Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire framework amid ongoing fighting with Hezbollah.
Israel’s Ambassador to Greece, Noam Katz, explains on pagenews.gr to the journalist Sofia Chytou the strategic cooperation with the U.S. under Donald Trump, the close personal relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Israel’s approach to Iran and Hezbollah, the resilience of the Israeli economy, and the importance of the partnership with Greece in defense, energy, and technology. This interview demonstrates why Israel remains a pillar of stability in the Middle East.
Greek leadership intensifies high‑level regional dialogue as tensions escalate across the Eastern Mediterranean, underscoring security, diplomacy, and alliance cohesion.
The ratification of the agreement closes a 19-year gap and strengthens Cyprus’ diplomatic position amid Turkish challenges.
Greece strengthens Lebanon’s military capacity by sending armored and personnel transport vehicles, signaling both security support and regional influence.
The talks between the President of Lebanon and the Defense Minister of Greece focused on strengthening bilateral defense cooperation and regional security challenges.
The ministry's post on X said, "We extend our warmest congratulations to Lebanon on forming the new government. We especially wish Youssef Rajji, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, complete success in his mission, fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Lebanon for peace, stability, and prosperity. Greece looks forward to assisting the new Government in fostering strong state institutions."
"Greece to help the Lebanese armed forces", said his Lebanese counterpart - "We must work to ensure sovereignty and territorial integrity in Syria", Kyriakos Mitsotakis said
