Israel bars Greek union delegation from entering, sends them back to Athens

Israel denied entry to a six‑member Greek trade‑union delegation that was traveling to Ramallah at the invitation of Palestinian workers' unions. The group was questioned for hours at Tel Aviv Airport, then ordered to leave and was flown back to Athens on the first available flight.

The Greek union officials said they possessed all required permits, while the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions confirmed the delegation’s official invitation. Greek opposition parties and the foreign ministry condemned Israel’s action as a breach of international law, adding to recent tensions after Israel’s perceived sabotage of U.S.–Iran peace talks.