Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held telephone conversations earlier with Lebanon’s president Joseph Aoun and Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

During the calls, the prime minister was briefed on the latest developments in Lebanon and expressed satisfaction over the achievement of a ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

Mitsotakis underlined the need for the Lebanese government to exercise full sovereignty across all its territory.

He noted that Greece maintains a strategic relationship with Israel and excellent relations with Lebanon, while also expressing the country’s readiness to assist wherever required.

Finally, he stressed the importance of maintaining the ceasefire for stability and peace in the wider region.

As part of Athens’ diplomatic activity, Prime Minister Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis will hold separate meetings with Palestinian Authority Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh, who is currently in Athens.

Netanyahu: “We have an opportunity for a historic peace agreement with Lebanon”

Shortly before the talks with Mitsotakis and Aoun, Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon had been agreed and is set to take effect at midnight.

“We have an opportunity for a historic peace agreement with Lebanon,” he said in a recorded message, reiterating that the disarmament of Hezbollah is a prerequisite for any agreement.

Netanyahu also stressed that Israeli forces will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, stating they will remain to ensure a security zone extending to the Syrian border.

Ceasefire includes Hezbollah

US President Donald Trump told reporters that the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel also includes Hezbollah, expressing optimism that the group will respect it.

Earlier, Hezbollah said it would adhere to the ceasefire, provided Israel fully ceases hostilities.

Trump also said that the leaders of Lebanon and Israel could meet at the White House within the next one to two weeks. “We’ll see if we can make peace,” he said, leaving open the possibility of visiting Lebanon himself “at the appropriate time.”

Élysée welcomes “excellent news”

Élysée Palace welcomed the announcement of the 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, while stressing that it must be verified “on the ground.”

A presidential adviser to Emmanuel Macron described the ceasefire as “excellent news.”

The French presidency also responded to Israel’s rejection of any French role in peace negotiations, insisting that France aims to play a constructive role, as it has done for decades.

Italy: Ceasefire a key step forward

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire, calling it a crucial step for the entire Middle East.

He emphasized that Italy strongly supports this development, noting that it contributes to broader regional stability and could help advance negotiations concerning Iran.