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Military minds gather in Israel as war in Ukraine resets strategies

As it closely follows the changing battlefield in Ukraine, Israel will soon need to take a definitive stance on the Russian invasion.
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As the war and its scenes of devastation drag on in Ukraine, ​Israel has become a magnet for foreign security officials from dozens of countries.

“This has become a real pilgrimage,” a top Israeli military source told Al-Monitor on condition of anonymity. “They are showing up in droves from countries in the West that had already written off the prospects of war as well as from countries with which Israel does not maintain diplomatic relations.” There is a pervasive sense of urgency to upgrade military capabilities as fast as possible, particularly in self-defense.

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