Across the Balkans, leaders are deepening ties with Israel through defence, surveillance, and political backing. But why? Al Jazeera’s Aida Duratovic explains. In the Balkans, leaders are deepening ties with Israel through defence, surveillance, and political backing. Local authorities and relevant stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation as fresh developments unfold on the ground. Officials noted that further verified updates and administrative measures will be shared following a detailed review.