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Implications of NATO-Israel Deal

The blog NATO Monitor has reported on the possible outcomes of the Individual Cooperation Programme, which “allows for an exchange of intelligence information and security expertise on different subjects, an increase in the number of joint Israel-NATO military exercises and further cooperation in the fight against nuclear proliferation.” The Monitor discusses Israel’s nuclear arsenal or [...]

NATO and Israel Increase Anti-Terror Defense

Today NATO and Israeli officials met and agreed to boost anti-terrorism defense for Israel. This includes strengthening alliances, and boosting military ties. NATO went through Israel’s cooperation agreement and approved improving and providing support in the areas of anti-terrorism and military. Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, who was present at the discussions with NATO and other [...]

Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker

On Monday, the U.S. Navy confirmed that Somali pirates seized the Sirius Star, owned by Aramco, the Saudi oil company. The ship, carrying a crew of 25, was boarded by the pirates while it was near the Kenyan coast. It was located by the Navy after the pirates had taken it about 450 nautical miles [...]