Czech defense minister visits Israel

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Czech defense minister visits Israel

Photo: Elad Malka

Defense Minister Benny Gantz hosted yesterday his Czech counterpart, Minister Lubomir Metnar. 

The parties discussed the strengthening of defense cooperation and warm relations between Israel and the Czech Republic. They also discussed the need to maintain regional stability in the face of rising challenges and Iranian aggression in particular.  

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