Greece Deepens Israeli Ties Seeking Economic Gains Amid Crisis
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In June, Greek Socialist Prime Minister George Papandreou undid his father’s legacy of welfare policies to avoid default.
The day after the final vote on June 30, the son moved to unravel the father’s signature regional strategy of supporting the Palestinians in their struggle against Israel. Papandreou prevented activists on 10 boats at Greek ports from setting off to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip.