
Shay Gal demanded a military aid mechanism between Athens and Tel Aviv that would come into force before the crisis in response to Türkiye's moves in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Türkiye's military power and regional influence in the Eastern Mediterranean caused concern in Greece and Israel. In his statements on Flash GR television, Israeli analyst Shay Gal suggested that the two countries sign a binding defense agreement that would provide military aid to each other. Gal emphasized that this agreement should come into force before a crisis occurs. He also touched upon the Türkiye-Libya maritime jurisdiction agreement and Türkiye's military superiority in Syria.
NEWS CENTER/ Türkiye's moves in the Eastern Mediterranean have complicated the calculations in Athens and Tel Aviv again. Israeli analyst Shay Gal, who put Ankara's military power and regional influence on his agenda, attracted attention with the statements he made on Greek television.
Gal's words, which call for the establishment of a mechanism against Türkiye from which neither country can back down, revealed the search for a new front in the region.
'DON'T WAIT FOR A CRISIS TO EMERGE'
Israeli analyst Shay Gal, who was a guest on Greece-based Flash GR television, said that relations between Athens and Tel Aviv should be taken to a new stage. Gal's proposal was far beyond an ordinary diplomatic rapprochement. The analyst wanted the two countries to sign a binding defense agreement under which they would provide military aid to each other.
Moreover, Gal emphasized that such an agreement should come into force before a crisis occurs, not after the conflict begins. The analyst, who wants Israel to side with Athens if Türkiye attacks Greece, also suggested that the Israeli army directly participate in the conflict if necessary.
'DEFENSE' CALL TO ATHENS
The Israeli analyst cited the defense cooperation between France and Greece as an example for the agreement he proposed. Reminding that there is a mutual military assistance mechanism between the two countries, Gal stated that Israel and Greece could undertake a similar obligation.
According to Gal, the agreement should include not only the protection of Greece but also the equal consideration of Israel's security. Thus, it should be ensured that both countries support each other in case of a possible crisis with Türkiye.
'IT MAY DIRECTLY AFFECT'
Another important topic of Gal's statements was the maritime jurisdiction agreement signed between Türkiye and Libya. Claiming that Ankara has increased its power over connection roads, undersea cables and energy projects in the Eastern Mediterranean with this agreement, the analyst claimed that the development could also directly affect Israel's connection with Europe.
Arguing that the rights of the Greek islands are being disregarded, Gal said that strategic connection projects that will extend to Europe via Cyprus should be protected. Arguing that Israel should not see possible obstacles to these projects only as a diplomatic problem, the analyst also asked for maritime escort and military protection options to be evaluated.
'IT CAN START WITHIN MINUTES'
One of the most striking assessments of the Israeli analyst came from Syria. Claiming that Türkiye's military superiority in Syria could lead the two countries into direct conflict within minutes, Gal argued that Israel should be prepared for a possible war.
'IT CANNOT BE IGNORED'
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Defense agreement talks may start between Greece and Israel
Possible · Within weeks
Military tension in the Eastern Mediterranean region may increase
Likely · Within weeks

Israeli analyst Shay Gal has proposed a binding defense agreement against Türkiye that would come into force before a crisis breaks out between Greece and Israel. Gal wanted the Israeli army to directly participate in the conflict if Türkiye attacks Greece and to evaluate maritime escort options.

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