Having refused the Palestinian Authority’s request for years to attain armored vehicles for their security forces, Israel granted permission for the acquisition of 10 light armored vehicles after a request from the Trump administration, in an effort to reduce tensions.
By Elior Levy
Palestinian Authority security forces received ten armored vehicles from the United States four months ago, but the details are only coming to light now. The vehicles entered the West Bank via the Allenby Crossing from Jordan, with Israel’s approval.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Avigdor Lieberman authorized the transfer nine months ago at the request of the United States after years of delays. Continue Reading »
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