Greek soldiers train alongside Israeli infantry units
Reports in Israel detail a joint military training exercise involving Greek troops and the IDF's Haruv reconnaissance unit.
- Dozens of Greek soldiers participated in joint training in Israel.
- The drills were conducted alongside fighters from the Kfir Brigade's Haruv unit.
- Defense cooperation between Greece and Israel spans land, sea, and air exercises.
This report highlights ongoing defense ties between Greece and Israel, relevant for readers following regional relations.
Dozens of soldiers from the Greek army participated in joint training this week alongside fighters from the Haruv reconnaissance unit of the IDF's Kfir Brigade. The training was first reported on Thursday evening, November 12, 2026, by Israel's public broadcaster Kan 11. Footage from the broadcast showed troops operating in open terrain with an armored vehicle. Neither the Hellenic National Defence General Staff nor the IDF issued an official statement regarding the drills, and specific details concerning the duration of the exercise or the exact Greek units involved were not disclosed. The training follows a series of recent joint defense activities between the two nations across land, maritime, and air domains.
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