In the wake of the Hamas attack against Israel, both Cyprus and Greece quickly condemned Hamas, expressed their solidarity with Israel, and their willingness to contribute toward efforts that could lead to a deescalation. Cyprus has once again become a safe haven for people heading to and leaving Israel, while Greece, as the only EU and NATO member in the region with good relations with both Israel and Arab countries, stands at the ready as well. Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis to explore the role Greece and Cyprus can play in the wake of the upheavals we’ve seen in the region, and provide a look ahead as Greek-American advocates prepare to head to Washington, DC next week with their counterparts from the American Jewish Committee to advocate on the Hill together.

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