Greece–Palestine relations
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Greece–Palestine relations are bilateral relations between the
History
During the 60s-90s (mostly during the 70s), Palestinian organisations caused many terrorist attacks in Greece. Greece's diplomatic relations were founded with the
In 2001, there were 4,000 Palestinians residing in Greece.[6]
Diplomatic recognition
Greece has not fully formalized its relations with Palestine due to many geopolitical disputes, despite the pledges of then-Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras who is a member of the left-wing Syriza Party known for its support for the Palestinian cause, to make such changes.[citation needed]
In December 2015, the
Palestinian issue
President Karolos Papoulias has stated that Greece ultimately supports the creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel.[9] Under previous governments, Greece garnered a reputation as a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause.[10] Within the wider Arab–Israeli conflict, Andreas Papandreou maintained a stronger stand against Israel than any other government in the European Community.[11]
On 15 May 2023, 41
See also
- Foreign relations of Greece
- Foreign relations of Palestine
- Category:Palestinian terrorist incidents in Greece
References
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- ^ "Greece has historical ties of friendship and solidarity with the Palestinian people, Ambassador Toubassi says". Athens-Macedonian News Agency. 7 April 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
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- ^ Marcus, Jonathan (16 October 2010). "Israel woos Greece after rift with Turkey". BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
- ^ Psaropoulos, John. "Once pro-Palestinian, Greece is now one of Israel's closest European allies". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Palestinian Diaspora Europe 2005" (PDF). rsc.ox.ac.uk. 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Greek parliament votes unanimously to recognise Palestine". Middle East Eye édition française.
- ^ "Greek Parliament Recognizes Palestinian State in Symbolic Vote". Wall Street Journal. 22 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ^ Karaviti, F. (13 July 2011). "Papoulias visit to Palestinian Authority". Athens News Agency: Daily News Bulletin in English. No. 3836. Hellenic Resources Network. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
- ^ Government of Israel. "Introduction". Greece's Relations with Israel, 1961–1967. Documents on the Foreign Policy of Israel. Israel State Archives. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
- ^ Athanasiadis, Iason (31 January 2011). "A Mediterranean Battlefield". Al Majalla. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
- ^ Khoury, Najla (15 May 2023). "41 Greek Municipalities Raise The Palestinian Flag On Their Headquarters On The Nakba 75th Anniversary". Syria Times.