Commenting on the visit to Saudi Arabia by US President Trump earlier in the week, Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman expressed concerns with the regional “arms race” in the Middle East, adding “I am not at peace with it”.
Speaking with Galei Tzahal (Army Radio), he explained the deal is $215 billion, a significant sum, and he is concerned with the amount of military equipment being sold to the Saudis. The deal with the Saudis includes tanks, missile defense systems, radar system, combat ships, cybersecurity technology and communications technology. Lockheed Martin will assemble 150 Black Hawk helicopters intended for the Saudi kingdom in Saudi Arabia instead of assembling them in the US.
Lieberman was also asked to comment on the reported leak by President Trump to the Russians, stating “Everything necessary to make up with our American friends was done”. He explained the matter has been worked out and put to rest and the level of intelligence cooperation between America and Israel is unprecedented.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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So will Trump supporters now carry on about how good it is to sell weapons to Saudi Arabia and how wonderful it was that tough guy Trump couldnt even say that the Kosel is in Israel.