Greek Prime Minister Strengthens Defense Ties with Israel While Courting Arab Nations

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is deepening defense cooperation with Israel as part of a broader strategy to address regional security concerns, particularly regarding Turkey. This shift follows the recent signing of a $3.5 billion deal to acquire air defense systems from Israel. As part of his active foreign policy, Mitsotakis is scheduled to visit Egypt this week and has indicated that a trip to Saudi Arabia is also being planned. These diplomatic moves highlight Athens' efforts to balance its relationships with key Middle Eastern powers while bolstering its own defense posture in the Eastern Mediterranean.