John Kiriakou rips into Israeli ‘takeover’ of Greece

Athens treats Israel as a vital partner, above all as a counterweight to Turkey. But arms sales, high rents blamed on Israeli property buyers, and revulsion at the Gaza war are turning that partnership into a domestic liability. Critics call the relationship asymmetrical, even colonial. Can Israel’s friendship with Athens survive its own unpopularity? Mathilda Mallinson is joined by former CIA analyst and host of John Kiriakou’s Briefing Room, John Kiriakou. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @middleeasteye   Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Instagram:   / middleeasteye   Like us on Facebook:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Twitter:   / middleeasteye