It’s even more important due to the Ukraine conflict which has shown how close conventional wars are now coming to Europe.
Russia would prefer the shorter route over Turkey to get to the Hmeimim airbase in Syria, where Moscow has military assets.
Israel and Georgia will strive to promote joint programs, marketing materials and information on tourism investments.
In the new reality, Israel has become a sought-after ally because of its experience in anti-terrorist activity.
American leaders have a keen grasp of areas Israel can improve but often miss the areas where Israel surpasses the US.
Historically, Europe played a key role in Israel’s security and economic growth – from the supply of weapons by Czechoslovakia in 1948 to the reparations agreement with Germany in 1952.
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