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Israel Views Turkey as Rival, Deepens Ties With Greece Amid Regional Tensions
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By Itamar Eichner
First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
Israel views Turkey as a rival due to regional tensions and Ankara's actions, while deepening defense ties with Greece through a major arms deal. Meanwhile, Turkish President Erdogan warned Greece against militarizing islands, and Israel reported success in countering European pressure regarding its EU trade agreement and settlement policies.
- 01Israel considers Turkey a rival, citing regional tensions and Ankara's actions.
- 02Israel signed a major 3.1 billion euro air defense deal with Greece.
- 03Turkish President Erdogan warned Greece against militarizing islands.
- 04Israel claims success in thwarting European efforts to weaken its EU trade agreement.
- 05Turkey previously served as a less frequent channel for Israel-Turkey communication.
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