Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will pay his first visit to Athens today. Radio Liberty’s Russian Service reported that issues relating to cooperation in trade and defense sectors will be discussed during his visit. Currently Israel is looking for new partners in the Mediterranean Region since its relations with Turkey have taken a downfall due to the Freedom Flotilla incident.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou recently visited Israel this July. Israeli officials described Papandreou’s recent trip to Jerusalem and Palestine as leading to a: “serious upgrade” of relations between the two countries.
Although this does not please Greece’s leftist parties. “The PASOK government is taking on great responsibility” stated the Communist Party (KKE) yesterday. “By continuing New Democracy’s policy, it is not only providing political support for Israel but developing military cooperation as well.”
The Synaspismos Left Coalition accused the government of descending on a: “slippery slope.” “It is looking back, not forward at a time when international balances are changing” the leftists said. “It would be wrong to regard developing relations with Israel as a counterbalance to Turkey.”
Several unions including the KKE-affiliated PAME, have planned a protest at 7.30 p.m. in front of the War Museum with a march to the Israeli Embassy to follow.
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