Post by Kaffir Nation on Sept 10, 2008 9:46:09 GMT -7
news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080910/ap_on_re_mi_ea/israel_georgia&printer=1
Israel tells businessmen to stop visiting Georgia
Wed Sep 10, 1:11 AM ET
Israeli defense officials say the government has told all businessmen involved in military sales to Georgia to immediately cease visits to the former Soviet republic.
The officials say the directive was decided upon this week because Israel is concerned about damage to its relations with Russia. Israel had decided to stop most weapons sales to Georgia even before the Russia-Georgia war last month.
One of Israel's primary concerns is that Russia could sell Iran advanced weapons, including anti-aircraft missiles.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the directive had not been made public.
Israel has sold Georgia drones and other technologies, and Israelis trained Georgian units in urban warfare and counterterrorism tactics.
Israel tells businessmen to stop visiting Georgia
Wed Sep 10, 1:11 AM ET
Israeli defense officials say the government has told all businessmen involved in military sales to Georgia to immediately cease visits to the former Soviet republic.
The officials say the directive was decided upon this week because Israel is concerned about damage to its relations with Russia. Israel had decided to stop most weapons sales to Georgia even before the Russia-Georgia war last month.
One of Israel's primary concerns is that Russia could sell Iran advanced weapons, including anti-aircraft missiles.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the directive had not been made public.
Israel has sold Georgia drones and other technologies, and Israelis trained Georgian units in urban warfare and counterterrorism tactics.