Israel Freezes Defense Sales to Georgia

[ AP/International Herald Tribune] Israel has decided to halt all sales of military equipment to Georgia because of objections from Russia, which is locked in a feud with Georgia, Israeli defense officials said Tuesday. The officials said the freeze was also intended to give Israel leverage with Moscow in its attempts to persuade Russia not to ship arms and equipment to Iran.


2008-08-06 01:00:00

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