Netanyahu calls Achilles’ Shield one of Israel’s largest deals, strengthening alliance with Greece and Cyprus

Benjamin Netanyahu has called Israel’s newly signed security agreement with Greece for Achilles’ Shield one of the largest deals in the country’s history.

In a social media post, the Israeli prime minister said the agreement represented a direct continuation of the Eastern Mediterranean alliance Israel established with Greece and Cyprus a decade ago.

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The security agreement signed today with Greece, one of the largest in the country’s history, is a direct continuation of the Eastern Mediterranean alliance we forged a decade ago with Greece and Cyprus.

Netanyahu also presented the deal as evidence of the capabilities of Israel’s defence and technology industries. He said it reflected confidence in Israeli defence exports and would strengthen the country’s regional alliances.

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It serves as further proof of the enormous capabilities of Israel’s defence and technology industries. This move expresses Israel’s strength, confidence in our defence exports and the strengthening of regional alliances.