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Greece's main opposition party, SYRIZA, criticized Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis following his recent phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing the Greek leader of failing to take a stronger stance on the Gaza conflict.
In a statement released Sunday, SYRIZA said Mitsotakis once again avoided explicitly condemning the Tel Aviv administration during the call, instead focusing only on emphasizing that Iran should not acquire nuclear weapons.
The opposition party characterized the Greek prime minister's approach as insufficient, saying his reliance on peace wishes and calls for diplomatic solutions fell short of what the situation demands.
SYRIZA argued that despite Greece's temporary membership on the U.N. Security Council, the country has failed to take concrete diplomatic steps supporting ceasefire calls.
The party linked this passive stance to the government's silence when Greek activists seeking to deliver aid to Gaza were blocked by Egyptian authorities.
The criticism reflects broader tensions over Greece's foreign policy approach to the Middle East conflict under Mitsotakis' center-right government.
"Respect for international law and peace now requires action, not words," SYRIZA stated.
"The Mitsotakis government's policy of unconditional alliance is leading Greece into isolation on the international stage."
Greece has historically maintained diplomatic relations with both Israel and Arab nations, though the current government's approach has drawn scrutiny from opposition parties who argue for a more balanced stance on the Gaza situation.
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