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Finland committed to defense cooperation with Israel, minister says
Original: Finland bound to defense cooperation with Israel ‘whether we like it or not’: Defense minister
Finland's defense minister said the country is bound to defense cooperation with Israel 'whether we like it or not', acknowledging the arrangement despite public discomfort. The remarks underline how existing bilateral agreements and procurement ties continue to bind Helsinki to Israel's defense industry, even as criticism of Israel's conduct grows across Europe and within Finland's own political debate.
Why now: The blunt admission comes amid heightened European debate over continuing military ties with Israel during the Gaza conflict.
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- Finland bound to defense cooperation with Israel ‘whether we like it or not’: Defense minister · Anadolu Ajansı
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