Greece’s new defense pact with Israel deepens Athens’ strategic dependence on Tel Aviv and risks turning the country into a front line against Türkiye

Greece plans to continue its defense cooperation with Israel while also deepening ties with other Middle Eastern countries, according to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Athens is preparing for a range of escalation scenarios with Ankara following Turkey’s decision, after the Greek-Israeli “Achilles Shield” air defense agreement, to revive claims…