Possible absence of Israeli Air Force from annual Greek military exercise

Questions are being raised about the organization of this year's Iniochos 2023 military exercise, as Israel has not yet expressed an interest in participating with aircraft.

Iniochos is the Hellenic Air Force's most important and outward-looking exercise, and in previous years the participation of the Hellenic and Israeli air forces, arguably the region's best, has been a magnet for many countries in the region and more widely.

Greece has made it clear that since Israel is a strategic cooperation partner, if its air force chooses to express an interest in participating in a second phase, then the necessary modifications will be made in order for the Israeli fighters to participate in the exercises that will take place over Greek territory and seas between April 24 and May 5.

This year's edition is expected to include, among others, aircraft from the US and...