Israel and Greece have signed a $3.5 billion weapons agreement, marking one of the largest military deals in Israel's history. The deal, referred to as the Achilles Shield, will provide Greece with a multilayered air defense system aimed at addressing what both countries identify as common threats. This agreement emerges amid rising tensions between Greece and Turkiye, which have been in conflict over various territorial issues for over five decades. Additionally, relations between Israel and Turkiye have also worsened. The strengthening alliance between Israel and Greece raises questions about its implications for the region. Experts contributing to this discussion include George Tzogopoulos, a senior fellow at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy; Alon Liel, a former director general of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Murat Yesiltas, the director of foreign policy research at the SETA Foundation.
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Israel and Greece Sign $3.5 Billion Weapons Agreement
Israel and Greece have finalized a $3.5 billion weapons agreement, known as the Achilles Shield, which will enhance Greece's air defense capabilities. This deal occurs against a backdrop of increasing tensions between Greece and Turkiye, as well as deteriorating relations between Israel and Turkiye.
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