[Ynet News] Roni Sofer - Israel's military cooperation with NATO is deepening: Israel took part in the formation of two intelligence reports prepared by NATO on missile development and the nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Simultaneously, Israel is extending its ties with NATO in order to prevent the smuggling of weapons in the Middle East, and to deal with roadside explosive charges and the war on terror. Senior officials stressed that Israel has added value in the military field, which NATO plans to use. NATO sources emphasized that they have no plans for a military presence in the Middle East. NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said Thursday that the organization would consider the issue if three conditions are met: A UN resolution is adopted, a stable and durable agreement is signed, and all elements involved in the matter make an appeal.
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