Gallant hosts Greek counterpart, touts increasingly close defense ties

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (right) greets his Greek counterpart, Nikos Dendias, at the military's headquarters in Tel Aviv, August 7, 2023. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (right) greets his Greek counterpart, Nikos Dendias, at the military's headquarters in Tel Aviv, August 7, 2023. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant hosts his Greek counterpart, Nikos Dendias, at the Defense Ministry at the military’s headquarters in Tel Aviv.

According to a readout from the Defense Ministry, Gallant and Dendias discussed “ways to strengthen security ties between the countries… and the joint fight against terrorism.”

“The ministers agreed to tighten cooperation between the defense industries and between the defense establishments,” the ministry says.

In a statement after their meeting, Gallant says: “The close relations between the countries send a clear message to our friends and enemies, Israel and Greece stand side by side for regional stability.”

Gallant also notes the wildfires that ravaged the Greek island of Rhodes in recent weeks and Israel’s firefighting aid.

“Israel and Greece stand together even in challenging times. As you have helped us in the past, we are committed to helping you deal with the fires today,” he says.

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