At Cairo Airport in Egypt Dozens of Greeks remain trapped in the March to Gaza mission in order to break Israeli blocking in Gauze.
It is noted that dozens of Greeks arrived in Egypt, and specifically at Cairo Airport in order to participate in the international initiative for a magnificent route to Rafa’s passage to Gaza.
However, the Egyptian authorities seem to have not allowed the Greeks – but also to citizens of other countries – the entrance to Egypt.
Indeed, the Egyptian government has decided to expulsion the Greek team and now the participants are expected to return to Greece.
Among the members of the Greek mission are the New Left MP, Peckthe actress Elli Trigou and the actor George Hraniotis.
The Foreign Ministry’s announcement
“Greek citizens, who intend to participate in the” March to Gaza “, departing from Cairo on June 13 and directed to Rafa’s passage, are requested, for security reasons, to follow the instructions of the local authorities.
In case of need, contact the Consulate General of Greece in Cairo (tel. [email protected]) ยป.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister’s announcement
In a statement on Wednesday (11.6.2025), the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs states: “The Arab Republic of Egypt welcomes international, regional, formal and popular positions that support human rights and condemn Israeli attacks and violations.
He confirms that he continues to work at all levels to end aggression in the Gaza Strip and the humanitarian disaster that has affected more than 2 million Palestinians.
In this context, and in the midst of increasing requests and questions about visits to the border area with Gaza and the passage of Rafa, it is noted that requests for such visits must be clearly submitted through Egyptian diplomatic missions or embassies of countries of interest.
It is also emphasized that timely and prior approval is required to complete these visits.
Requests must be submitted through the diplomatic channels to the embassies of interested countries in Cairo or through the Ministries of Foreign Affairs or the representatives of the organizations – either governmental or non -governmental – after being coordinated and approval.
Egypt emphasizes the importance of compliance with regulatory procedures set out to ensure the safety of visitors, as well as the border area and the passage itself. It is also emphasized that there will be no requests or calls that are made outside of certain procedures and mechanisms.
Egypt reaffirms the importance of committing all citizens of states to observing the laws and rules of entry into the Egyptian territory, including obtaining a visa or previous leave, if required.
Finally, Egypt reiterates its steady position in favor of the Palestinian people and the rejection of Israeli violations of international law and international humanitarian law. He continues to work to remove the siege and humanitarian access to Gaza through all available media and roads. “