“This year, a year in which Israel is still at war, we wanted to commemorate our National Day here in the South with all our Israeli friends. We wanted to share this important day with our friends at Kibbutz Be’eri a symbol of courage strength persistence and resilience. We wanted to send a message of support and solidarity to show that we have not forgotten.” This was the message conveyed by the Ambassador of Greece to Israel, Maya Solomou, during a reception for the Greek National Day, which this year was held at Kibbutz Be’eri on Tuesday.

Speaking to an audience of local residents as well as Israeli and foreign diplomats, the Ambassador stressed that Greece, “with with all kibbutzniks in their effort to heal the trauma and rebuilt their lives and all Israelis trying to live in the aftermath of October 7.”

“We want to be next to you as hope and light will eventually replace the darkness. Better days lie ahead and you will be able to dance again. And when you do that we will dance with you,” she said to repeated applause from the guests who had travelled to Be’eri to attend the event.