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Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister on 1821: A Brave Uprising Against the Ottoman Empire

Published March 25, 2026, 20:10
Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister on 1821: A Brave Uprising Against the Ottoman Empire

Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel sent a message on the occasion of March 25th, expressing her warm congratulations to the Greek people and the government of Greece. She recognized the start of the Greek struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire, describing the 1821 uprising as brave and emphasizing the importance of freedom, sovereignty, and self-determination. She praised Greece as the cradle of democracy and referred to the resilience of the Greek people, while highlighting the strong relations between Greece and Israel, based on mutual respect and a shared commitment to freedom and stability.