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

Two 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.

With Israel and Greece strengthening their alliance, what are the ramifications for the region?

George Tzogopoulos – senior fellow at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy

Alon Liel – former director general of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Murat Yesiltas – director of foreign policy research at the SETA Foundation