Speaker expresses concern over Middle East to Arab diplomats

Parliamentary Speaker Konstantinos Tassoulas has expressed Greece's concern over developments in the Middle East in a meeting with Arab ambassadors and attaches in Athens.

"Greece is concerned about a possible spread of the war in the region. In addition, increased migration flows to the European Union is among the possible repercussions of the crisis," Tassoulas noted.

He added that Greece recognizes the right of Israel to self-defence, and called for the release of hostages by Hamas.

"Greece, insisting on the principles of international law, condemns the terrorist attack by Hamas against civilians. Greece stands against every form of terrorism and the use of violence against civilians," he said.

Tassoulas also welcomed the opening of a humanitarian corridor to Gaza through Egypt and said it is crucial to restart negotiations for a peaceful resolution...