Israel Protects Greece

The Irony Behind Israel’s $3.5 Billion Defense Deal With Greece

In Eye on the Middle East by Chris Katulka

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Israel and Greece have signed a $3.5 billion deal for “Achilles Shield,” a new air defense system to guard against threats like drones and missiles. But the deal comes amid rising antisemitic sentiment in Greece, prompting Israel to warn its citizens traveling there. Will this partnership help or hurt Israeli-Greek relations? Chris has the latest on this week’s Eye on the Middle East!

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