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Greece signs $3.5bn air defence deal with Israel
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Greece has agreed to a $3.5 billion air defence contract with Israel, marking a significant expansion of military cooperation between the two countries, Middle East Eye reported. The deal comes as tensions escalate between Israel and Turkey, Greece's longstanding rival in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
The agreement represents the latest step in strengthening defence ties between Athens and Jerusalem amid broader regional instability. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participated in discussions surrounding the contract, which covers advanced air defence systems and related military capabilities.
The timing of the deal reflects Greece's strategic positioning in the Eastern Mediterranean, where competition for resources and influence has intensified in recent years. Turkey, a NATO member and historical adversary of Greece, has clashed with Israel over Palestinian issues and regional power dynamics.
