Netanyahu to Ask Greek PM to Soften European Reaction to Annexation in Tuesday Visit

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to arrive in Israel on Tuesday for a two-day visit, with the issue of Israel's annexation of the West Bank, and the two countries' economic ties on the agenda.

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Mitsotakis, the scion of an illustrious political family who won a snap election a year ago at the head of the right-wing New Democracy party, is coming at the helm of a delegation that includes six ministers and deputy ministers from his cabinet. This will be the first overnight stay in Israel by a foreign diplomatic delegation since Israel closed its border in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The two sides are expected to discuss President Donald Trump’s plan for peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to ask the Greek leader for assistance in moderating the European Union’s response to Israel’s upcoming annexation plans in the West Bank.