Greek defence minister postpones visit to Israel

Greece's Defence Minister Akis Tsochadzopoulos on Wednesday postpones his official visit to Israel following the death of the Greece's deputy foreign minister. The Greek minister was due to meet during his three- day visit with the Israeli Preside dent Ezer Weisman and other Israeli officials to discuss making Greek military contracts with Israeli governmental I and private companies.

The Greek minister was also due to meet with the chairman of the Palestinian self-rule authority.