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| Middle East |
| Israel faces Eurobargo on weapons |
| 2002-04-21 |
| Israel is facing the threat of an arms embargo by the European Union. Several EU countries have relayed warnings that they would halt military supplies to Israel unless it ends the military campaign in the West Bank. They said the EU will debate proposals for an embargo on Israel concerning all products that could be used in the war against the Palestinian Authority. So far, Belgium, Britain, France, Germany and Italy are said to be considering a weapons embargo against Israel. Belgium is a supplier of light weapons for security forces. Industry sources said such countries as Britain and Germany have already slowed down or halted the export of weapons or components to Israel. This has included equipment for Israel's Merkava Mk-4 main battle tank. Guess the Saudis have more money. Sure hope the Israelis keep this little fact in mind when the current festivities have concluded for awhile. |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |