What’s driven the defence deal between Israel and Greece?

Inside StoryTwo countries sign $3.5bn weapons agreement.The Achilles Shield is one of the largest military deals in Israel’s history.It will see Greece take delivery of a multilayered air defence system to counter what it and Israel say are common threats.The multibillion-dollar agreement comes as tensions increase between Greece and Turkiye.The neighbours have been at odds over a range of territorial issues for more than five decades.Relations between Israel and Turkiye have also deteriorated.With Israel and Greece strengthening their alliance, what are the ramifications for the region?Presenter: Tom McRaeGuests:George Tzogopoulos – senior fellow at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign PolicyAlon Liel – former director general of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign AffairsMurat Yesiltas – director of foreign policy research at the SETA Foundation