Filenews 18 June 2025
A total of 105 Greek citizens and their family members, as well as Cypriots and citizens of other nationalities, were repatriated from Israel via Egypt in an operation coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassies of Greece in Tel Aviv and Cairo and the Consulate General of Greece in Jerusalem.
An announcement by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the repatriation operation was completed safely, today, Wednesday, June 18.
The repatriates were transferred to Athens from Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on C-130 and C-27 aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force.
Through the above flight, "the return of citizens of European and third countries, including Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Georgia, Switzerland, the USA, Italy, Cyprus, Lithuania, Hungary, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, was also facilitated," it adds.
It is noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the diplomatic and consular authorities of Greece in the region remain in full readiness to provide any possible assistance, the statement said.
