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Ganz: Netanyahu hid from the defense establishment the negotiations on the sale of the F-35 to the Emirates
The defense minister clarified that the prime minister did not involve the defense establishment in the deal of the advanced evaders from the United States to the United Arab Emirates.
"After the signing of the agreement, it was discovered that at the same time negotiations are underway for the sale of advanced weapons, which were known to the Israeli authorities," he said. The two announced that they would not oppose such a deal.
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Barak Ravid and Amir Bohbot
Friday, October 23, 2020, 8:11 p.m.
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In the video: Approval of the peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates in the Knesset (Photo: Knesset Channel, Editing: Assaf Drori)
Defense Minister Bnei Gantz this evening (Friday) accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of knowing about the negotiations for the sale of the F-35 planes between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, but hiding him from the defense establishment. together with the prime minister, it made clear that Israel does not oppose the sale elusive advanced from the United States UAE.
"after the signing of the peace agreement with Emirates, revealed to the defense minister that parallel are negotiating the sale of advanced weapons, which was known to Israeli officials involved in the negotiations, But he was hidden from the defense establishment, which was not his partner, "Gantz said in a statement.
However, the Prime Minister's Office clarified that" the new understandings were not part of the peace agreement with the United Arab Emirates and the discussion began only a month ago with the Secretary of Defense visiting Washington. The peace agreement, and ended only yesterday.
"After a close examination by the Defense Ministry, it was decided that Israel has no objection to the supply of certain weapons systems to the United Arab Emirates, as enshrined in an agreement with the United States that upgrades Israel's military advantage and ensures its military superiority in the Middle East in the coming decades."
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"The defense establishment was not a partner."
Netanyahu and Gantz (Photo: Yaniv Nadav, Knesset Spokeswoman)
A joint statement from Netanyahu and Gantz said earlier that "the defense minister spoke with the prime minister and gave an update on the discussions he held at the Pentagon and the agreement signed between him and the defense secretary." "A range that will provide Israel with advanced weapons systems, significantly upgrade its military capabilities, fortify Israel's security and regional military superiority, and preserve its qualitative military advantage in the coming decades."
The summary reads that "the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense have agreed that in light of the fact that the United States is upgrading Israel's military capabilities and preserving its qualitative advantage - Israel will not oppose the sale of these systems to the United Arab Emirates."
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