Security authorities vigilant after tip from foreign agencies about possible attempt on Israeli targets
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The National Intelligence Service (EYP) and counterterrorism authorities have been placed on heightened alert following a warning that arrived in Athens from foreign security services about a possible attempt to hit a target of Israeli interest in Greece.
The latest developments with the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh have raised the alarm about possible reprisal attacks in third countries.
EYP reportedly has an open line of communication with foreign counterparts and is closely cooperating with Cyprus, where Iran has also tried to carry out a terrorist attack - with the most recent case recorded in December 2023.
"The level of vigilance has increased," an official at the Ministry of Citizen Protection confirmed to Kathimerini, while officials from the country's intelligence and security services have confirmed the transmission of information...
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